Frogfruit
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Also known as Texas Frogfruit, Turkey Tangle Fogfruit, Frogfruit
Texas Frogfruit can serve as an excellent ground cover and remains evergreen in warm years or areas protected from frost. It spreads vigorously and is generally a good nectar plant for butterflies. This plant is attractive when it rambles over boulders or the edges of hanging baskets, and it can tolerate drought and flooding.
This species belongs to the verbena family (family Verbenaceae), which comprises about 75 genera and 3,000 species of herbs, shrubs, and trees, primarily found in tropical and warm temperate regions. Teak is a highly prized furniture wood, while Vervain, Lantana, Lippia or Frog Fruit, Chaste Tree, or Vitex are grown as ornamentals.
Water is necessary to maintain a solid cover in dry areas or seasons. It's important not to mow while the plant is blooming, as it can take years to recover.
NPSOT Summer Featured Plant 2023
Butterfly Host Plant: Phaon Crecent (Phyciodes phaon), Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia), White Peacock Butterfly (Anartia jatrophae)
Nectar Source Plant: Common Checkered Skipper (Pyrgus communis), Queen (Danaus gilippus)
Height: 3" -6""
Spread: 1'-2'
Bl'om: May-October
Light: Full sun, Part Shade, Dappled Shade
Water: Low, Medium
Zone: 7, 8, 9, 10
Origin: Texas, Southeastern & Central U.S.
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
