Phyla nodiflora 'Tesla' – Lippia, Frogfruit

Phyla nodiflora 'Tesla' – Lippia, Frogfruit

A standout California native groundcover from the Greenlee Meadow Collection, 'Tesla' is one of the best lawn substitutes available for water-wise gardens. This low, creeping evergreen perennial forms a dense, traffic-tolerant turf studded with cheerful lavender-pink flowers that bloom continuously from spring through fall — a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Adaptable to a wide range of soils including clay, sand, and loam, and tough enough to handle drought, deer, and fire. Plant 2' apart for quick, dense coverage.

Key Features:

• Evergreen perennial, California native (Greenlee Meadow Collection)
• Drought, deer, and fire tolerant
• Tolerates clay, sand, and loamy soils
• Takes foot traffic — excellent lawn substitute
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
• Continuous lavender-pink blooms spring through fall
• Excellent for erosion control and high-traffic areas

Growing Details:
Height: 2" | Spread: Spreading
Exposure: Full sun | Water: Low to moderate
Bloom time: Spring–fall | Bloom color: Lavender-pink
USDA Hardiness Zone: 8-11