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Lawn Marshpennywort

Hydrocotyle Sibthorpioides

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Overview

Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides, commonly known as Lawn Marshpennywort, is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial with circular, glossy leaves that span up to 0.5 inches in diameter. This ground cover reaches up to 2 inches tall and thrives in moist, well-drained soils in partial to full shade. Its petite size and rapid spreading make it ideal for filling spaces between stepping stones or creating a dense, living carpet in shaded garden areas.

Sun Full, HalfWater HighZones 6–9Climate Subtropical
Lawn Marshpennywort (Hydrocotyle Sibthorpioides) — commonly known as Lawn Marshpennywort

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
High
USDA zones
6–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)
Climate
Subtropical

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Lawn Marshpennywort (Hydrocotyle Sibthorpioides) — commonly known as Lawn Marshpennywort; this ground cover reaches up to 2 inches tall and thrives in moist
Lawn Marshpennywort (Hydrocotyle Sibthorpioides) — mat-forming perennial with circular; roughly 1/2 inch in diameter
Lawn Marshpennywort (Hydrocotyle Sibthorpioides) — glossy leaves that span up to 0.5 inches in diameter; requiring minimal care once established.<br><br>In a
Lawn Marshpennywort (Hydrocotyle Sibthorpioides) — This ground cover reaches up to 2 inches tall and thrives in moist; commonly known as Lawn Marshpennywort
Lawn Marshpennywort (Hydrocotyle Sibthorpioides) — well-drained soils in partial to full shade; mat-forming perennial that offers a lush carpet of greenery
Lawn Marshpennywort (Hydrocotyle Sibthorpioides) — living carpet in shaded garden areas; including periodically wet areas
Lawn Marshpennywort (Hydrocotyle Sibthorpioides) — scientifically referred to as Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides; green and multi-colored and white flowers in the
Lawn Marshpennywort (Hydrocotyle Sibthorpioides) — perfect for softening hard landscapes or as a living mulch between larger plants; resembling miniature lily
Lawn Marshpennywort (Hydrocotyle Sibthorpioides) — mat-forming perennial that offers a lush carpet of greenery; well-drained soils in partial to full shade

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