Boerhavia Species, Hog Weed, Red Spiderling, Spreading Hogweed, Tarvine, Wineflower
Boerhaviadiffusa

Family: Nyctaginaceae (nyk-taj-i-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Boerhavia (boer-HAH-vee-uh)
Species: diffusa (dy-FEW-sa)

Synonym:Boerhavia acutifolia

Category
Groundcovers
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting