Pilea microphylla

Pilea - Artillery Fern

Evergreen perennial native to Florida and a wide swath of Central to South America. The small, insignificant flowers shoot out pollen like artillery. The genus name is from the Latin 'pileus', or 'felt cap', an apt description of its petals.

Soft, light green foliage and stems
Tolerates light salt drift

Height: 6 - 12 in
Spread: 6 - 12 in
Category: Perennial

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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.