About

Adoxa moschatellina is a native plant of Britain, commonly occurring across various regions. It produces a low mat of finely divided foliage featuring lobed segments. During mid to late spring, it sends up upright stems reaching around 15 cm, each bearing a cluster of five greenish flowers that together resemble a small cube.

Growing conditions

Sunlight
Full shade, Partial shade
Soil type
Loam
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture
Moist but well-drained
Aspect
East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness
H5

Plant details

Plant type
Herbaceous Perennial
Habit
Bushy, Matforming
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height
2-5 years
Suggested uses
Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens

Care notes

Cultivation
Occurs naturally in woods, hedgebanks and other shady places. Needs moist, humus-rich soil in full or semi-shade
Pruning
No pruning required
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division of rhizomes
Pest resistance
Generally pest-free
Disease resistance
Generally disease-free