Pilea depressa

Pilea - Baby Toes

A mounding, low-growing evergreen perennial native to the Caribbean. The genus name is from the Latin 'pileus', or 'felt cap', an apt description of its petals.

Creeping perennial with small, round leaves
Small white flowers in early summer

Height: 2 - 4 in
Spread: 12 - 15 in
Category: Perennial

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Giverny Gardens

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Border or Bed
Cold Tolerant
Container

Use as a low border in front of other shrubs or perennials. Perfect for formal gardens as it can sheared. Also ideal in mixed containers as a neutral filler to highlight other flowering plants. Feed with a slow-release 14-14-14 granular fertilizer every three months. Trim back periodically to desired size.