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The small white flowers of Falkia repens are nestled amongst its dark green.

Falkia repens

Little Ears

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Description

This low growing South African groundcover is a great filler and meadow sweetener in meadows large and small. It grows 2-4 inches tall with rounded glossy green leaves that are covered with white to pinkish white flowers spring throughout the summer. The flowers, about the size of a quarter are like tiny morning glories.

Falkia grows in sun or light shade and is moderately drought-tolerant. It works great on meadow edges, along pathways between stepping stones and spilling over rocks, and in containers as well. Our plants came from legendary plantsman Gary Hammer, We love and miss you man!

General Details

Plant Type

Morning Glory, Convolvulaceae

Native Region

South Africa

Seasonality

Cool-season, evergreen

Height

2-4 inches

Width

2+ inches

Alternate Names

White Carpet, African morning glory

Aesthetic Form

Landscaping Value

Lawn alternative, meadow sweetener, pathway filler, perennial borders

Foliage

Rich green cup-shaped leaves, resemble small ears

Flower Form

Small white flowers with a blush of light pink

Bloom Cycle

Spring to summer

Growth Habits

Creeping, spreads into dense mats via shallow stolons

Plant Pairings

Most sedges & Fescues, Leymus triticoldes Lagunita, Pennisetum spathiolatum, and Festuca mairei

Care & Maintenance

Watering Needs

Moderate, drought-tolerant once established

Soil Preferences

Wide adaptability from sand to clay

Sun Exposure

Full sun to partial shade

Winter Heartiness

10° F, USDA zones 7-10

Desert Adaptability

No Available Information

Costal Adaptability

No Available Information

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