10 Seeds Spermacoce hispida False Buttonweed Wildflower

10 Seeds Spermacoce hispida, commonly known as False Buttonweed, offers a delicate addition to wildflower gardens and naturalized areas. This annual plant produces small, clustered blooms that attract attention with their subtle charm and fine-textured foliage. Easy to grow from seed, it establishes readily in warm conditions, making it a rewarding choice for gardeners seeking to diversify their landscape with a lesser-known native wildflower.
False Buttonweed is primarily used for ornamental purposes, adding soft texture and interest to borders, meadow plantings, or container displays. Its low-growing, spreading habit makes it suitable for ground cover in sunny spots, and it blends well with other wildflowers. This annual completes its life cycle within one growing season, self-seeding in suitable conditions to return the following year.
Species: Spermacoce hispida
Type: Annual Wildflower
Plant Habit: Low-growing, spreading
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
Zones: 1-10 (as annual)
Germination: 7-21 days
Sowing: Sow seeds directly outdoors after last frost, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting; press seeds lightly into soil surface
Spacing: 12-18 inches apart
Notes: Seeds may benefit from light scarification or soaking before sowing for improved germination