Paper Nailwort, Papery Whitlow-wort
Paronychiachartacea

Family: Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Paronychia (pair-uh-NIK-ee-uh)
Species: chartacea (char-TAY-see-uh)

Synonym:Nyachia pulvinata

Synonym:Paronychia pulvinata

Category
Annuals
Groundcovers
Herbs

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting