Spergula rupicola
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Spergula rupicola

Rock Sea-spurrey

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–35 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 7–10
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Observations
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Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Rock sea-spurrey is a perennial herbaceous species that prefers sunny conditions and is native to open habitats, commonly flourishing in meadows and grasslands. It favors full sun but can also tolerate partial sun.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–35°C

Rock sea-spurrey can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, but its distribution may still be restricted by different combinations of moisture and heat. It does best in warm summer climates with sufficient rainfall or irrigation. Extended stretches of cloudy, rainy weather, as well as prolonged high temperatures, can raise the chance of Rock sea-spurrey dying. In winter, adequate protection from cold can increase the plant's survival rate.

Ideal temperature: 15–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

One application of fertilizer in spring is generally enough for Rock sea-spurrey, though repeated feedings can enhance growth. Apply fertilizer about once a month to once every month and a half. Fertilizing improves the leaves' appearance and performance, supporting even color and a healthy texture. It also encourages root development and nutrient uptake for lasting plant health.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Spergula
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Hardiness Zone
7-10
Mature Height
5 cm to 15 cm
Mature Spread
10 cm to 30 cm
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Size
0.51 cm to 0.76 cm
Bloom Time
Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Harvest Time
Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall
Native Area
Portugal, Spain, Ireland, United Kingdom, France

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Common Names (1)

en Rock Sea-spurrey