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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Goodeniaceae |
| Origin: Australasia |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Bloomtime: Summer |
| Height: <1 foot |
| Width: Spreading |
| Exposure: Cool Sun/Light Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): High Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F |
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Selliera radicans (Swamp-mat) - This prostrate evergreen woody stemmed plant forms a dense groundcover with 1 inch long spoon shaped fleshy leaves that are dark green on the upper surface and silver gray on the underside. It has small 1/4 inch wide fan flowers, similar to the related Scaevola, that arise individually from the prostrate stems to above the foliage in mid summer. The flowers appear white as they face up from the ground but the lower surface hidden from view and the center of the flower are a reddish color. Plant in coastal full sun to light shade or morning sun in hotter areas. Water regularly without allowing to dry out. Good in permanently wet conditions and along the pond margin - tolerates brackish water and coastal conditions. Hardy to around 15° F. This tight little plant is native to salt marshes and wet areas near lakes and streams. It has an interesting disjunct distribution, growing naturally in Chile, Australia and New Zealand.
The information displayed on this page about Selliera radicans is based on our research conducted about this plant from books in our nursery library as well as from information that is provided by reliable online resources. We also have included our own observations made about it as it grew in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers when we had them in our nursery field. We also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.
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