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Pellionia repens

Family Urticaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   10a - 11   RHS:   HH - FT   EGF:   G1 - G2   Australia:   4 - 5  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 5 - 15 cm (2 - 6 in)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
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Description The foliage is showy and evergreen.
Typical Uses Ground cover.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Pellionia repens (trailing watermelon begonia) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.