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Phyla nodiflora
Frogfruit is a charming, rapid growing perennial that serves as a wonderful groundcover, lawn
substitute, or is attractive trailing in hanging baskets, pots, or even over boulders. It naturally
occurs in wetlands or disturbed areas with moist soil, and may also be planted next to water
gardens or as a cover on sunny banks. It is very versatile and tolerates both drought and flooding. The flowers are small but attractive and have quite a long bloom time. Frogfruit attracts bees and other beneficial pollinators, and is a larval host to the Phaon Crescent, Buckeye, and White Peacock butterflies.
Key Info
Scientific Name: Phyla nodiflora
Common Names: Frogfruit
Family Names: Verbenaceae
Leaf Retention: Semi-evergreen
Flower Color: White, reddish, pink
Additional Info
Habit: Spreading, trailing
Height: Up to 1'
Spread: 1' - 2'
Soil Conditions: Sand, clay, loam, limestone
Leaves: Green, ovate, opposite arrangement. During cold winters may present a reddish or purple color
Flowers (or reproductive structures: White, pink, red blooming from May to as late as November
Fruit: Produces nutlets, or capsules that break up into small dry fruits
USDA Hardiness Zone: 8-12
USDA Wetland Indicator Status in NC: FACW
Pollination: Attracts butterflies and other pollinators
Wildlife Connections: Larval host to the Phaon Crescent, Common Buckeye and White Peacock butterflies
Propagation: Root division, seed