{"product_id":"california-frogfruit-plugs-native-groundcover-lawn-alternative-4-week-shipping","title":"PRE-ORDER | California Frogfruit Plugs - Native Groundcover Lawn Alternative | 3-4 Week Shipping","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePre-Order your 2\" Frogfruit plugs today \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrown to Order Frogfruit Plugs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCalifornia Native Frogfruit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAKA: Lippia nodiflora, Phyla nodiflora, Verbena nodiflora, Phyla repens, Frogfruit, Frog's Breath, Turkey Tangle, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater-Wise, No-Mow Groundcover Lawn Alternative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrogfruit is a low-growing, succulent groundcover from the \u003cem\u003everbena\u003c\/em\u003e family found in warm climates worldwide. This variety is true \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalifornia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Frogfruit, sustainably grown from wild-harvested strains across Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, and San Luis Obispo Counties. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe've studied six distinct, regionally collected strains and refined them into one tough, beautiful native groundcover grown right here in our coastal mountain nursery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia-native lawn alternative\u003c\/strong\u003e is mowing-optional, pollinator-friendly, and incredibly drought-tolerant. \u003cem\u003ePhyla nodiflora\u003c\/em\u003e (aka \u003cem\u003eLippia nodiflora\u003c\/em\u003e) spreads steadily on slopes, happily sharing a drip head with trees or shrubs. It naturally hugs the ground in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e staying 1–2” in height while growing a bit taller and softer in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epart shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. With reports of fire-deterring capabilities during the 2024–2025 L.A. wildfires from the Getty Villa, Malibu and more, California Frogfruit is becoming a go-to sustainable lawn replacement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow-Water Once Established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter 6–12 months of routine watering, California Frogfruit thrives on minimal irrigation—just 2-3 deep soakings per month in warm seasons and no irrigation in winter. It develops roots up to 10’ deep, helping it stay green and healthy through long, hot summers. It is happy in hot inland sun with high heat. Some winter dormancy is typical. Not suitable for areas with snow.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy Care and Soil Prep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Fast-draining soil is essential. Avoid heavy clay or compacted soils. Except on slopes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: For fastest fill-in, space plugs 12\" apart in warm months. Wider spacing (18–24\") works well in larger areas with time and mulch support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeed Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Mulch with seed-free straw if spacing widely to retain moisture and reduce competition from grasses or weeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Amend with organic compost twice a year (cut with sand if soil drainage is an issue). Water deeply after any fertilizer application.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSOIL PREP INFO: \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"How to prepare your soil for california native sod\" href=\"https:\/\/calwildgardens.com\/pages\/sod-prep\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here for soil prep info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep plugs moist throughout the planting process. Plant as soon as possible (within 24 hours) after arrival). Store in dry shade if any delays. After preparing soil use a Japanese garden knife or other hand tool to create holes for interesting plant plugs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMowing Optional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalifornia Frogfruit is a no-mow groundcover. That said, occasional mowing (once monthly or biweekly May–November) can keep \u003cem\u003ePhyla nodiflora \u003c\/em\u003eflower heads down to reduce bee activity if allergies are a concern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful and Biodiverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTiny pinecone-like buds open bloom-by-bloom into white and lavender florets that slowly fade to pink—making this one of the most charming and pollinator-friendly groundcovers available. California Frogfruit supports native bees and butterflies while staying low and lush.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-89c750ed-7fff-b56e-bbbe-7fa5099362d9\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: This form is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enon-sterile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and may self-seed under ideal conditions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhyla nodiflora's nearly evergreen foliage (expect moderate winter dormancy) tightens up into a light silver color when planted in decomposed granite dominant soil and watering is kept to a minimum.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"California Wild Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51429431083319,"sku":null,"price":2.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1932\/9551\/files\/frogfruit2025plugperfectcopy.jpg?v=1757529823","url":"https:\/\/calwildgardens.com\/products\/california-frogfruit-plugs-native-groundcover-lawn-alternative-4-week-shipping","provider":"California Wild Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}