Nailwort (Paronychia Kapela) is a perennial groundcover in the Caryophyllaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 5-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
An alpine evergreen groundcover with small greenish-white flowers and silvery bracts, blooming in summer and lasting into fall.
Nailwort
Paronychia Kapela
An alpine evergreen groundcover with small greenish-white flowers and silvery bracts, blooming in summer and lasting into fall.
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Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.
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