Caucasian Crosswort
Phuopsis stylosa 'Purpurea'
Overview
Caucasian Crosswort (Phuopsis stylosa 'Purpurea') is an ornamental, drought-tolerant plant. It is characterized by long, bud-like stems with a purple hue and small, white flowers that bloom profusely. This low-growing plant makes an attractive ground cover and is suitable for smaller areas. It thrives in full sun to light shade and well-drained soils, and is cold hardy in USDA growing zones 7 to 9a. This hardy perennial is well adapted to gardens, making an attractive addition to rock gardens, beds and borders. It can also be used as a filler in mixed vegetable and herb gardens.
Care Guide
Watering
Minimum
Light
Full sun, part shade.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 5-8.
Pruning
Best pruned in May, June, July.
Propagation
Division, Cutting, Layering Propagation, Seed Propagation, Grafting Propagation
Uses & Symbolism
Attracts: Butterflies.
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