Shrubby False Buttonweed, Vassoura de Botão

Spermacoceverticillata

Genus
Spermacoce (sperm-a-KOH-see)
Species
verticillata (ver-ti-si-LAH-tuh)
Synonym
Borreria verticillata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Big Pine Key, Florida

Englewood, Florida

Green Cove Springs, Florida

Osprey, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
1
negative
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ROSLINDALE, MA | March 2016 | negative

The Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council has listed this species as a Category ll invasive.

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Sanford, FL | February 2013 | positive

In Puerto Rico they use this plant in tea to brake kidney stones. I know people that have used it and have had good results. In P.R. it i...Read More

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Summerville, SC (Zone 8b) | April 2010 | neutral

Does Shrubby False Buttonweed grow outside Florida and Texas? According to the University of Florida, one of the best ways to rid yourse...Read More

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Osprey, FL (Zone 9b) | September 2009 | positive

This plant is a nectar plant for many insects and bees. It is not a native plant in Fl but widely grows all over the state. It is of pa...Read More

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