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Kurapia

Lippia Nodiflora

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Overview

Kurapia (Lippia nodiflora) is a drought-tolerant groundcover featuring tiny white flowers. Thriving in full sun, it efficiently covers areas up to 18 square feet per plant. Requiring minimal maintenance, it stands 1-2 inches tall, discouraging weeds with dense growth. Ideal for water-conscious landscapes, it needs only occasional mowing. Hardy in USDA zones 7-11, once established, it tolerates light foot traffic and reduces irrigation needs by over 60%.

Sun FullWater LowZones 8–11Type Ground cover
Kurapia (Lippia Nodiflora) — Kurapia is also known for its excellent erosion control properties

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover
Family
Verbenaceae

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Kurapia (Lippia Nodiflora) — usually requiring only minimal irrigation; its vigorous growth habit ensures rapid coverage, image 100
Kurapia (Lippia Nodiflora) — lavender and pink flowers in the garden; now reclassified as Phyla nodiflora
Kurapia (Lippia Nodiflora) — Kurapia flourishes in full sun but can endure partial shade
Kurapia (Lippia Nodiflora) — Ideal for water-conscious landscapes, it needs only occasional mowing
Kurapia (Lippia Nodiflora) — now reclassified as Phyla nodiflora; kurapia is also known for its excellent erosion control properties, image 98
Kurapia (Lippia Nodiflora) — The foliage remains green predominantly throughout the year in milder climates; it creates a dense mat that helps suppress weeds
Kurapia (Lippia Nodiflora) — it tolerates light foot traffic and reduces irrigation needs by over 60%; consequently, clients interested in water, image 74
Kurapia (Lippia Nodiflora) — Requiring minimal maintenance, it stands 1-2 inches tall, discouraging weeds with dense growth; standing at a height, image 72
Kurapia (Lippia Nodiflora) — ground cover for full; adding to its low-maintenance charm, image 92
Kurapia (Lippia Nodiflora) — Standing at a height of about 1 to 2 inches; usually requiring only minimal irrigation
Kurapia (Lippia Nodiflora) — lavender and pink flowers in the garden
Kurapia (Lippia Nodiflora) — but for a manicured appearance
Kurapia (Lippia Nodiflora) — usually requiring only minimal irrigation; its vigorous growth habit ensures rapid coverage
Kurapia (Lippia Nodiflora) — Thriving in full sun, it efficiently covers areas up to 18 square feet per plant; white to light lavender blooms that, image 48
Kurapia (Lippia Nodiflora) — white to light lavender blooms that emerge from late spring until the first frost; it tolerates light foot traffic and reduces
Kurapia (Lippia Nodiflora) — Kurapia (Lippia nodiflora) is a drought-tolerant groundcover featuring tiny white flowers; ideal for water-conscious, image 70
Kurapia (Lippia Nodiflora) — Thriving in full sun, it efficiently covers areas up to 18 square feet per plant; white to light lavender blooms that emerge from
Kurapia (Lippia Nodiflora) — it tolerates light foot traffic and reduces irrigation needs by over 60%; consequently, clients interested in water conservation
Kurapia (Lippia Nodiflora) — it creates a dense mat that helps suppress weeds
Kurapia (Lippia Nodiflora) — Consequently, clients interested in water conservation or xeriscaping will find it an excellent choice
Kurapia (Lippia Nodiflora) — white to light lavender blooms that emerge from late spring until the first frost; it tolerates light foot traffic and, image 103
Kurapia (Lippia Nodiflora) — Kurapia (Lippia nodiflora) is a drought-tolerant groundcover featuring tiny white flowers; ideal for water-conscious, image 47
Kurapia (Lippia Nodiflora) — but for a manicured appearance; requiring minimal maintenance, it stands 1-2 inches tall, discouraging weeds with, image 60
Kurapia (Lippia Nodiflora) — ground cover for full
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