I am ‘Cousin It’, a prostrate form of the very hardy swamp She-Oak.
My dense needle like foliage forms a thick shagpile like carpet that is well suited to a broad variety of garden styles. I am a favourite in rockeries, cascading down embankments, over retaining walls and even in pots, often as an under planting.
I am sufficiently dense that I outcompete most weeds leading to a tidy flowing appearance with minimal maintenance.
Happy in most soils I will thrive in damp locations where other plants may struggle but am tolerant of dry conditions once established. I am also tolerant of frost and other extremes of temperature.
I am a great all round Australian native ground cover.
I am popular and will make you happy because...
My dense trailing form looks great cascading over retaining walls and in rockeries
I am happy growing in the garden or in pots and other containers
A living mulch I suppress weeds and retain moisture. Great mass planted arranged formally or informally
Features
I thrive in full sun and part shade locations
Height: 0.1m Width: 1.5m(Size at point of sale approx. 30cm including pot)
I am very drought tolerant but will grow more quickly if provided with regular moisture
I am happy growing in most soils and conditions including wet boggy soils or dry conditions
Plant features
Coastal tolerant
Handles wet/boggy spots
Green foliage
Plant me:
- In garden beds and general landscaping
- In pots and other containers
- In native and wildlife gardens
Tips for success
I will grow vigorously when provided with regular food and moisture
Plant at least 0.9m apart.
Choose a full sun to partly shaded position.
Once established, check soil moisture and water during extended dry periods.
Choose whether you are planting in the garden or a pot to receive guidance built from this plant's light, water, habit and use information.
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