Lomelosia graminifolia Plant Care
Lomelosia graminifolia (L.) Greuter & Burdet
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Lomelosia graminifolia, synonym Scabiosa graminifolia, grass-leaved scabious, is a species of Lomelosia native to in the Mediterranean region from Morocco and Spain to Greece. The plant grows on rocky slopes.
Full sun to partial shade
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How do you care for Lomelosia graminifolia?
Plant Lomelosia graminifolia in full sun to partial shade.
Where Is the Lomelosia graminifolia Native To?
What Is the Lomelosia graminifolia?
Lomelosia graminifolia (Lomelosia graminifolia) belongs to the Caprifoliaceae family within the Lomelosia genus. Lomelosia graminifolia is native to in the Mediterranean region from Morocco and Spain to Greece.
Lomelosia graminifolia displays a spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Lomelosia graminifolia produces small clusters of white or pink flowers.
What Light Does the Lomelosia graminifolia Need?
Lomelosia graminifolia thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Lomelosia graminifolia?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Lomelosia graminifolia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
Where Should You Plant a Lomelosia graminifolia?
Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.
Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.
How Do You Prune a Lomelosia graminifolia?
Prune Lomelosia graminifolia while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.
If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.
How Do You Care for a Lomelosia graminifolia in Winter?
Water deeply in late autumn before the ground freezes, and spread a 5–8 cm (2–3 in) layer of mulch over the root zone, keeping it away from the trunk.
Young and container-grown shrubs need extra protection: roots in a pot freeze much more easily than roots in the ground.
How Do You Propagate a Lomelosia graminifolia?
Lomelosia graminifolia can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball.
Is the Lomelosia graminifolia Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Lomelosia graminifolia, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Lomelosia graminifolia?
Lomelosia graminifolia is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
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Lomelosia graminifolia is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Lomelosia genus (family Caprifoliaceae) — search all Lomelosia species in the plant lookup.
Lomelosia graminifolia thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Lomelosia graminifolia (L.) Greuter & Burdet, family Caprifoliaceae (first published in Willdenowia 15: 74 (1985)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Lomelosia graminifolia, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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