Asystasia gangetica
“Creeping Foxglove”

Asystasia gangetica is an unusual creeper from South Africa & tropical Asia whose dainty 1” flowers are marked with intricate purple tessellation. If you live in a frost free zone, this species is a fabulous groundcover – it spreads easily & quickly, rooting along the nodes & forming a dense emerald green carpet, 1’ high, & 3’ wide in time. In colder areas (including the Bay Area) it is damaged by frost, but recovers in Spring. Bees & butterflies frequent the flowers. With more water, a full sun exposure would be appropriate, but this species will be easier to grow in part shade. It can take root competition from trees, & can also be grown in pots. Best in rich soil.

Claire Woods
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