Woolly Tubetongue
Woolly Tubetongue
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Justicia pilosella
Gregg’s Tubetongue, Hairy Tube-tongue, False Honeysuckle
6
–
12 inches
6
–
18 inches
Central Texas
Texas
Full Shade
Part Sun/Shade
Low
Flowering
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About This Plant
Light shade. A nice groundcover that forms spreading colonies in the same environments where horseherb is common. They are a good pair; in fact, tubetongue probably outlasts horseherb in full sun without scorching or turning “crispy.” Tubetongue tolerates mowing, foot traffic, and poor drainage. Individual plants are tiny, with delicate white, purple or pink blooms throughout the warm season. Preserve what you have on site; also available from local native growers. Plant in masses for best effect.
Maintenance
Small size is the chief maintenance issue while establishing new plants; be careful with cutting or mowing individual plants until they become established. (To maintain density, set blade height to about 3 inches when using a mower.)
Features
Plant Type:
Perennial
Size:
6-12" H, 6-18" W
Sunlight Requirements:
Full Shade, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Types:
Sandy
Wildlife:
Butterflies
Flower Color:
Pink, Purple, White
Bloom Time:
March, April, May, June, September, October
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
No
This plant goes well with
Calyptocarpus vialis
Carex spp.
Ruellia nudiflora
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