Frog Fruit is an exceptionally hardy Texas native that excels in the Houston area. It is one of the few groundcovers that can tolerate heavy clay soils and periods of standing water, yet remains impressively drought-tolerant once established. It is an essential host plant for the Phaon Crescent butterfly and works beautifully as a turf alternative or cascading over the edges of containers.
Exposure
Full Sun to Part Shade
Height x Width
3-6 in. Tall x spreading 1-3 ft. Wide
Water
Low to Moderate; very adaptable to moisture levels.
Zones
6 - 10
Fertilization
Generally unnecessary for this native, but a light compost top-dressing in spring is beneficial.
Pruning
Can be mowed on a high setting or trimmed to maintain boundaries.
Frog Fruit is an exceptionally hardy Texas native that excels in the Houston area. It is one of the few groundcovers that can tolerate heavy clay soils and periods of standing water, yet remains impressively drought-tolerant once established. It is an essential host plant for the Phaon Crescent butterfly and works beautifully as a turf alternative or cascading over the edges of containers.
Exposure
Full Sun to Part Shade
Height x Width
3-6 in. Tall x spreading 1-3 ft. Wide
Water
Low to Moderate; very adaptable to moisture levels.
Zones
6 - 10
Fertilization
Generally unnecessary for this native, but a light compost top-dressing in spring is beneficial.
Pruning
Can be mowed on a high setting or trimmed to maintain boundaries.
