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Ernodea littoralis - Golden Creeper

Market price from $1.95 to $4.65

Ernodea littoralis is a radiant marvel of the plant kingdom, more commonly known as the Golden Creeper. This versatile shrub, belonging to the prestigious Rubiaceae family, boasts a sprawling growth habit, reaching a charming height of 1-2 feet -- and up to 3 feet in those ideally sunny spots! Its foliage of small, rounded leaves offers an evergreen spectacle. The leaves undergo a beautiful transition from a youthful yellow-green to a mature bronze-gold, providing a stunning visual contrast when the pink to coral flowers bloom predominately from spring to autumn. The Golden Creeper is not just a charmer, but a resilient one at that, striving in well-drained and sandy soils. With a high tolerance to salt and drought conditions, this plant is an excellent choice for coastal landscapes and xeriscaping, aiming to steal the limelight in full sun. This low maintenance beauty attracts various pollinators with its vibrant blooms, while its robust resilience lights up even the most challenging of environments.

  • Size: 1-2 feet tall, can reach up to 3 feet in ideal conditions
  • Flowers: Pink to coral, bloom mainly from spring to autumn
  • Foliage: Small, rounded, evergreen leaves transition from yellow-green to bronze-gold
  • Water usage: Low, drought-tolerant
  • Sun exposure: Full sun
  • Salt Tolerance: Highly salt-tolerant, suitable for coastal landscapes
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