Thousand Mothers, Piggyback Plant. A clump-forming, hairy perennial with veined lime-green leaves. Slightly scented greenish purple flowers with orange anthers in late spring and early summer. Plantlets formed at the base of the leaf. Max Height 30cm to 60cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers May to June. Shaded site. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Tolmiea menziesii
A clump-forming, hairy perennial with veined lime-green leaves. Slightly scented greenish purple flowers with orange anthers in late spring and early summer. Plantlets formed at the base of the leaf.
Additional information
| Generic | Tolmiea |
|---|---|
| Species | menziesii |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Thousand Mothers, Piggyback Plant |
| Flower Colour | green, purple |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Shaded site |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 30cm, 60cm |
| Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Spread | 40cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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