Crucianella Seeds
Groundcover Specifications
Season: Perennial
USDA Zones: 5 - 9
Height: 8 inches
Width: 16 inches
Bloom Season: Mid summer to early fall
Bloom Color: Pink
Growth Rate: Fast
Environment: Full sun to partial shade
Deer Resistant: Yes
Latin Name: Crucianella Stylosa
Planting Directions
Temperature: 68F
Average Germ Time: 21 - 45 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Surface sow seed and barely cover
Soil Type: Chalky, loamy, sandy, well-drained
Sowing Rate: Approximately 1000 seeds covers 20 square feet
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
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Crossworts (Crucianella (Phuopsis) Stylosa Pretty Pink) - This is a very fast growing ground cover plant from Crucianella seeds. Crossworts gets masses of delicate pink flowers on it and only grows 8 inches tall. The foliage is evergreen so it stays green all season and it has a nice fragrance to it. This is a mat forming, laterally spreading perennial use a a ground cover for mass plantings or even in container gardening. Crossworts is one of the few pink flowering ground covers available in seed. Many gardeners will grow this just for its unique foliage and the beautiful blooms and just a bonus! Cut back or mow high after flowering to keep crossworts neat and tidy.