{"product_id":"waldsteinia-ternata","title":"Waldsteinia ternata","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaldsteinia ternata\u003c\/strong\u003e is a low growing evergreen groundcover with glossy green foliage resembling strawberry leaves and cheerful yellow flowers that appear in mid to late spring. Its dense spreading habit gradually fills open spaces with a lush carpet of greenery while adding a bright seasonal display beneath trees and shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 - 6 in x 12 - 18 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid to late spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to full shade; tolerates full sun with adequate moisture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average to well drained soil; adaptable to a variety of soil types\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaldsteinia ternata is native to parts of Europe and Asia and is not native to North America. It is valued as an ornamental groundcover for its attractive foliage, bright spring flowers, and ability to form a dense carpet with relatively little maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides an early season nectar and pollen source for native bees and other small pollinators visiting its bright yellow flowers in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 12 - 18 in apart to allow the plants to spread into a continuous carpet while minimizing gaps between established clumps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and underplanting trees and shrubs where its glossy foliage creates a neat living groundcover. It also works well along pathways and rock walls where its cheerful yellow flowers brighten the spring landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' (Siberian Bugloss)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds silvery foliage that brightens shady areas and contrasts beautifully with the deep green leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarex morrowii 'Ice Dance' (Japanese Sedge)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Introduces graceful arching foliage with creamy margins that complements the low growing groundcover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeuchera 'Palace Purple' (Coral Bells)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides rich burgundy foliage that creates a striking contrast against the yellow flowers and green leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHosta 'Halcyon' (Plantain Lily)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers broad blue green foliage that adds contrasting texture to woodland and shade plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHelleborus orientalis (Lenten Rose)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Brings late winter to spring flowers above the groundcover and extends seasonal interest in shaded beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":48199108624545,"sku":"WALDSTEINIA TERNATA","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/files\/waldsteiniaternata.png?v=1792772439","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/waldsteinia-ternata","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}