Overview

Spergularia purpurea is a plant with a spreading habit in the genus Spergularia, part of the Caryophyllaceae family, with green foliage. Spergularia purpurea grows best in full sun, and tolerates sand soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include rock gardens, gravel gardens, dry borders and between paving stones.

About

Spergularia purpurea is a spreading cultivar of the genus Spergularia, belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. It features green foliage and thrives in full sun, ideally in a south-facing, exposed position. This plant prefers dry, neutral sandy soils that are fertile and well-drained. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for rock gardens, gravel gardens, dry borders, and planting between paving stones. Its season of interest spans spring and summer, and it can be propagated from seed.

About the genus

Spergularia is a genus in the family Caryophyllaceae, containing salt-tolerant plants known as sandspurrys and sea-spurreys. There are about 60 species.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Spergularia

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Sand

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Dry

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Exposed

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Spergularia purpurea size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Spreading

Foliage

Green

Suggested uses

Rock gardens, gravel gardens, dry borders, between paving stones

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Spergularia purpurea

Propagation

Seed

Pest resistance

High

Disease resistance

High

Frequently asked questions