Description
Spergularia tangerina (also called Tangerine Spurrey, among many other common names) is an annual plant with small white flowers and a small, oval-shaped seed. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America and can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and other wet areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Spergularia tangerina has small, star-shaped, orange flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Spergularia tangerina is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Spergularia tangerina
Spergularia tangerina is native to North Africa and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and coastal dunes.