About
Paronychia argentea, the silver chickweed, is a mat-forming perennial producing tiny, grey-green leaves and small flowers surrounded by conspicuous, silvery-white, papery bracts. A rewarding and ornamental plant for a sunny, very well-drained rock garden or wall top.
About the genus
Paronychia, the nailworts, are low-growing annuals and perennials with tiny leaves and small flowers surrounded by conspicuous silvery or white bracts. Grown in sunny, very well-drained rock gardens and wall tops.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.