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Frog Fruit

Phyla nodiflora, Verbenaceae

Zones
7–11
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (acceptable)Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Dragon FruitHylocereus undatus
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Sweet AlyssumLobularia maritima
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Japanese HoneysuckleLonicera japonica

Invasive honeysuckle can overwhelm native ground covers like frog fruit through aggressive growth

Uses

Functions

Soil StabilizationLawn Alternative

Common Questions

What zones does Frog Fruit grow in?

Frog Fruit grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Frog Fruit?

Good companions for Frog Fruit include Dragon Fruit, Sweet Alyssum.

Design guilds with Frog Fruit and see companion relationships visually.

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