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Amaranthaceae
Psilotrichum scleranthum
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Not currently in the nursery
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About
This erect or sprawling herb typically grows to about one metre, often developing a slightly woody base. It features small, whitish-green flowers clustered in distinctive dense spikes.
Where it works in Kilifi
Ideal for naturalising in restoration areas or as a low-maintenance groundcover along borders. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and is adaptable to a variety of Kilifi soils.
Growing notes
This robust herb establishes quickly, demonstrating good drought tolerance once mature. Requires minimal watering during dry periods and thrives with little intervention.
Sources
Drafted from: Gemini 2.5 Flash. Please verify with local knowledge before relying on these notes.