Position: Grows best in full sun in open areas and is adaptable to most well drained soils. This ground cover is also excellent to use in coastal gardens.
Care: This very hardy compact ground cover requires little maintenance. It is best to initially feed with a slow release low phosphorus fertilizer to help establish the plant when first planted. Mulching around the base of the plant will help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Uses: Shagpile is an attractive compact ground cover that is the perfect choice for low borders. Shagpiles soft grey/green stringy-like foliage provides contrast in the garden making it an extremely versatile plant for landscape design.
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Height x Width: height 0.1 width 1 - 1.5m
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Frost Tolerance: yes
Coastal Tolerance: yes
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Drought Tolerance: yes
Origin: Australian Plant
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