Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Juss.
Source:
tro
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Icon. Sel. Pl. 3: t. 91 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001067052
Common Names
- Verruculosa Hydrostachys
- Verruculosa Hydrostachysjoy
- Verruculosa Hydrostachyslove
Description
Hydrostachys verruculosa (also called Verruculose Hydrostachys, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers. It is native to the western United States, from California to Utah and Arizona, and grows in dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Hydrostachys verruculosa is a drought-tolerant plant used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover or a low-growing hedge.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hydrostachys verruculosa is a white or pink, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and dark brown. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem and are usually light green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hydrostachys verruculosa is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, moist soils and can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or fall, and the plants should be spaced 12-18 inches apart.
Where to Find Hydrostachys verruculosa
Hydrostachys verruculosa can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado.
Species in the Hydrostachys genus
Hydrostachys bismarckii,
Hydrostachys insignis,
Hydrostachys lufirensis,
Hydrostachys lukungensis,
Hydrostachys myriophylla,
Hydrostachys polymorpha,
Hydrostachys triaxialis,
Hydrostachys verruculosa,
Hydrostachys distichophylla,
Hydrostachys monoica,
Hydrostachys stolonifera,
Hydrostachys maxima,
Hydrostachys trifaria,
Hydrostachys decaryi,
Hydrostachys imbricata,
Hydrostachys plumosa,
Hydrostachys longifida,
Hydrostachys multifida,
Hydrostachys angustisecta,
Hydrostachys perrieri,
Hydrostachys fimbriata,
Species in the Hydrostachyaceae family
Hydrostachys bismarckii,
Hydrostachys insignis,
Hydrostachys lufirensis,
Hydrostachys lukungensis,
Hydrostachys myriophylla,
Hydrostachys polymorpha,
Hydrostachys triaxialis,
Hydrostachys verruculosa,
Hydrostachys distichophylla,
Hydrostachys monoica,
Hydrostachys stolonifera,
Hydrostachys maxima,
Hydrostachys trifaria,
Hydrostachys decaryi,
Hydrostachys imbricata,
Hydrostachys plumosa,
Hydrostachys longifida,
Hydrostachys multifida,
Hydrostachys angustisecta,
Hydrostachys perrieri,
Hydrostachys fimbriata,