The Plant Bat

Your Friendly Neighborhood Native Plant Nut in Austin, TX

Cherisse
Common name

Cherisse

Scientific name Callisia micrantha
Plant type Perennial
Other Common Names Little-flower Roseling, Southern Coastal Roseling, Little-flower Spiderwort
Size XS (0.5' × 3')
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Soil texture Sand, Loam, Clay
Growth behavior Groundcover

Notes

Groundcover with attractive pink flowers. Spreads easily. Appreciates supplemental irrigation in the summer.

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