10 Seeds Lilac Spade Flower Hybanthus enneaspermus Flowering Herb Ornamental Groundcover

Lilac Spade Flower (Hybanthus enneaspermus) is a low-growing flowering herb known for its small, spade-shaped lilac to pale violet blooms that appear over a long season. Its tidy, compact habit and delicate flowers make it an appealing choice for borders, rock gardens, container plantings, and warm-climate groundcover displays.
This species works well in mixed beds, pollinator-friendly landscapes, and low-maintenance ornamental settings where a subtle, long-blooming flowering herb is desired. It grows as a small perennial or annual depending on climate, forming a dense mat of fine foliage that helps fill bare ground and soften edges around stones, pathways, and patio planters.
Species: Hybanthus enneaspermus
Type: Flowering herb
Plant_Habit: Low-growing, compact, spreading
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, sandy to loamy
Zones: Perennial in warm climates; grown as annual elsewhere
Germination: 14-30 days with warmth and light
Sowing: Surface sow and press lightly into soil; do not bury deeply
Spacing: 8-12 inches
Notes: Keep evenly moist during establishment; tolerates light drought once rooted