Globularia cordifolia (Heartleaf Globe Daisy)
Botanical Information
Family | Globulariaceae |
Genus | Globularia |
Species | cordifolia |
Category | Perennials |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 7b - 8a |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -15 - (-9) |
Temperature (°F) | 5 -15 |
Height | 5 cm |
Spread | 20 cm |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | Evergreen mat-forming perennial. |
ID Characteristic | Small spoon-shaped leaves. small fluffy pink flowers. |
Landscape | Globularia cordifolia is a good choice for a sunny rock garden and only rarely needs clipping. This specimen enjoys full sun and sandy soils. |
Propagation | By seed and individual rosettes. |
Cultivation | Best grown in neutral to slightly alkaline well-drained soil in full sun. |
Pests | No major issues. |
Notable Specimens | Niagara Park Commission, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. |