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Rough Frogfruit

Phyla scaberrima, Verbenaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverPollinator AttractorPest ConfuserMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Blue Water HyssopBacopa caroliniana
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Country MallowSida cordifolia
Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing
Long-leaved False TamariskMyricaria longifolia
Wind ProtectionPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

GuggulCommiphora wightii

Guggul as a drought-adapted shrub competes intensely for water and nutrients, disadvantaging ground-covering plants like rough frogfruit.

Uses

Functions

Living MulchButterfly Host PlantMedicinal HerbErosion Control

Edible Parts

LeavesFlowers

Medicinal Uses

Respiratory ConditionsDigestive IssuesSkin IrritationsFever Reduction

Common Questions

What zones does Rough Frogfruit grow in?

Rough Frogfruit grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Rough Frogfruit?

Good companions for Rough Frogfruit include Blue Water Hyssop, Country Mallow, Long-leaved False Tamarisk.

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