Scientific Name: Asperula scoparia subsp. scoparia
Common Name: prickly woodruff
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Rubiaceae
Threatened Species Status: Rare
Permit: It is an offence to collect, disturb, damage or destroy this species unless under permit.
Form Description: Low spreading, perennial, moss-like herb. Stems rough and hairy.
Flowers: White, in small terminal, axillary clusters to 0.6cm long.
Fruit: 2 lobed mericarp
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Habitat Notes
Occasional but widespread.
Site Tolerance
Moist, Rocky
Soil Tolerance
Fertile, Well-drained
Frost Tolerance
Moderate
General Notes
Ideal for planting around boulders and underneath other plants. Needs moist but relatively well drained soil, partial sun or dappled shade.
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Treatment Method
Standard Scatter seed thinly on to damp potting mix. Hold seed in place by covering with more potting mix to approximately the depth of the seed size.
Seed Treatment Notes
May be grown from seed without re-treatment.
Cutting & Division Information
Can be grown from cuttings.