Common Name:
Swamp Weed
Description:
A tight mat forming groundcover with small fleshy green leaves.
Flower:
Tiny white flowers in summer.
Size:
5cm x 1m spread. Can be kept to required size.
Growing Conditions:
Selliera does well in moist to wet soils and is happy in sunny or shady spots.
Care:
Little care is needed. Trim back if size is an issue otherwise it can be left to do its thing.
Uses:
· Useful groundcover for difficult positions. Very good at suppressing weeds.
· Will spill over retaining walls and rockeries. Plant in crib walls for fast cover.
Comment:
While this native has an unfortunate common name and doesn’t have the showiest of flowers it is very good at what it does. That is to provide a dense, clumping groundcover for damp spaces. It is considered hardy and will handle a fair amount of foot traffic without damage.