Native Frogfruit - Lippia Spreading Groundcover Flats

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Type: Groundcover

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Description

Lippia nodiflora / repens spreading groundcover flats. 8 Flat minimum order. Delivery fees apply for orders of less than 12 flats. 2-week minimum delivery time.

This true native California succulent groundcover is a great lawn alternative for low-water and warmer climate applications. Lippia nodiflora is very drought-tolerant. After its first birthday, water it deeply for a day or 2 every other week in summer to irrigate properly. Spreading and pollinator friendly. Reseeding can happen freely in certain climates. Photos show Lippia nodiflora in the peak of summer in a hot inland climate and in spring after 3 weeks establishment.

Installation

Flats are divided into plugs of 16 or more. Plugs should be spaced 7" apart for a 4-8 week fill-in when temperatures are warm and 6-16 week fill-in when temps cool. In warm seasons planting at 12" spacing is adequate or even up to 24" if you're not in a hurry and ok with regular weeding until its established.

Maintenance

Some regular weeding requirements to maintain. The infrequency of the recommended watering schedule means many weeds dry-up before your groundcover is hurt. However, some regular weeding is typically recommended after rains. Nut sedge is the biggest annoyance. Treating with specialty sedge herbicides is recommended.

No mowing required. However mowing every 3-4 weeks if desired will reduce flowering and can refresh verdancy. Water well initially after mowing.

Amendments

This plant loves fast drainage. If struggling amend with the application of a mixture half decomposed granite and half compost. This is essential in winters of unusually heavy rainfall where plants may quickly die of fungus if top roots are left in standing water.

Regrowth

Healthy mother plants can spread up to 10' so repair is always an option when you're Lippia is happy. Survives in shade where drainage is adequate.

Delivery

Someone must be on-site to receive the order on day of delivery. A 2-hour ETA delivery window will be provided the afternoon prior to delivery day once your live product has been loaded *wherever possible some exceptions apply.* These windows are subject to change at last minute due to unexpected road conditions or emergencies.

Terms and conditions

Delivery

Due to the perishable nature of our products full refunds are limited to 72 hours prior to the time of delivery of plants. Any number of plants can also be returned DIRECTLY to the driver while on-site with the exception of full packages losing a $175 administration fee. Once delivery driver has left the property plants are no longer returnable or refundable.

Refunds Prior to Delivery

We offer full refunds up until three days prior to your scheduled delivery date.

Refunds at Time of Delivery

Plants can be returned AT THE TIME OF DELIVERY by returning them to the delivery driver / on the delivery truck which they are delivered on. Once plants have been received on site and signed off on by the recipient no refunds or exchanges are allowed.

One gallon plants will be small and immature at time of delivery. The majority of native plants adapt and grow very quickly once properly transplanted in well prepared soil. A 5-10% loss of plant life is not uncommon due to the shock of transplant. Adequate drainage is essential to the health and survival of drought tolerant plants.