Species Mountain Stitchwort

Mountain Stitchwort

Cherleria biflora

Mountain Stitchwort (Cherleria biflora) is an herbaceous perennial with delicate white flowers. It grows in clusters of fan-shaped leaves with small white blossoms. Growing up to 1 - 2 feet tall it can be found in moist mountain meadows, woodlands and spring-fed marshes in the eastern United States. Flowering from mid-spring until early summer, the Mountain Stitchwort creates a light show of fragrant sweet smelling produce for pollinators. It is easy to care for, just requiring simple garden soil and partial to full sun to do well. A great addition to a rock garden, it is perfect for adding a beautiful accent to any garden.

Watering:

Average

Hardiness Zone:

Flowers:

Green/Brown Flowers

Sun:

Sun, Partial Shade

Soil:

Clay, Sand

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,gray,gray

Growth Rate:

Low

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Thorny:

Yes

watering

Watson's Goosefoot needs moderate levels of watering. Water the soil deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Aim for about 1 inch (2.5cm) of water once per week if there has been no rain. The frequency of watering can be increased in hot and dry weather or if the plant is in full sun.

sunlight

Watson's Goosefoot (Chenopodium watsonii) grows best in full sun, receiving 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day. It prefers bright light throughout the day but can tolerate some shade in the afternoon during the hottest times of the year. During the cooler months, the plant can handle an extended period of direct sunlight, up to 10 hours. It is well suited to flower beds, rockeries, and other sunny locations as well as containers.

pruning

Pruning for Watson's Goosefoot (Chenopodium watsonii) should be done in early spring. Pruning should include removal of any dead or damaged branches, thinning out the interior of the shrub to allow light and air into the center, and removing any subsequent suckers or shoots growing from the ground. To encourage bushy growth, lightly shear the sides of the shrub. Additionally, trim off any flowers or seed heads at the end of the season.

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