Bolax Species, Balsam Bog, Cushion Plant
Bolaxgummifera

Family: Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Bolax (BOH-laks)
Species: gummifera (gum-MIF-er-uh)

Synonym:Azorella cespitosa

Synonym:Bolax columnifer

Synonym:Bolax complicatus

Synonym:Bolax glebaria

Synonym:Hydrocotyle gummifera

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Green
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From semi-hardwood cuttings

Seed Collecting