Turkey Tangle
Phyla nodiflora
Also known as
Frog Fruit, Sawtooth Fogfruit, Matchweed
Full Sun
Easy care
Light watering
Tender
10b
USDA zone
2°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
20cm | Max | 1m |
15cm | Min | 80cm |
1 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has no fragrance
Turkey Tangle Overview
This ground-hugging perennial has an excellent tolerance to foot traffic and pets. The clusters of white to lavender-pink flowers appear from spring to autumn and are attractive to bees. This pretty plant is an idea turf substitute, very hardy and is drought tolerant once established.
Common problems with Turkey Tangle
Phyla nodiflora is generally not bothered by pests or diseases.
How to harvest Turkey Tangle
The leaves can be harvested and used fresh to make tea.
How to propagate Turkey Tangle
Seed
Sow seeds in a greenhouse in spring. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in late spring or early summer.
Division
Divide in spring.
Special features of Turkey Tangle
Drought resistant
Turkey Tangle is fairly drought tolerant once established but flourishes when watered moderately.
Pot plant
Turkey Tangles make excellent plants for growing in hanging pots.
Attracts useful insects
Frogfruit generally is a good nectar plant for butterflies.
Other uses of Turkey Tangle
Edible
The leaves are edible and fresh leaves are used as a tea substitute and have a grassy flavour.