Woody Crinklemat (Tiquilia Canescens) is a perennial shrub in the Boraginaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Tiquilia canescens is a short, low-growing perennial herb or subshrub, seldom over 15 inches tall, with pinkish to white 5-lobed tubular flowers and ovate, gray-green, fleshy leaves.

Woody Crinklemat

Woody Crinklemat

Tiquilia Canescens

Tiquilia canescens is a short, low-growing perennial herb or subshrub, seldom over 15 inches tall, with pinkish to white 5-lobed tubular flowers and ovate, gray-green, fleshy leaves.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
drought-tolerant
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
7-10

Safety

⚠️
Not Pet Safe
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Not Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, rocky, gravelly
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Woody Crinklemat

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Prune
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Fertilize
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Repot
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

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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Taxonomy

Family:Boraginaceae
Genus:Tiquilia