Galax urceolata (Beetleweed) is an evergreen perennial or subshrub which spreads via underground rhizomes to form a dense carpet of heart-shaped, thick, shiny green leaves, 2-5 in. wide (5-12 cm). Held on long petioles, the attractive leaves turn bronze to deep red in winter. They are popular background foliage in flower arrangements. Dense feathery spikes of white flowers borne on naked stalks rise above the foliage in late spring to early summer. This attractive southern wildflower is an excellent ground cover for damp and shady areas. It performs well in cool, moist sites with partial shade and acidic soil with rich organic content.
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Diapensiaceae |
| Common names | Coltsfoot, Galax |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spread |
10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, Northeast, Maryland, New York, Ohio, Midwest, Southeast, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky |
| Tolerance | Full Shade |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Diapensiaceae |
| Common names | Coltsfoot, Galax |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spread |
10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, Northeast, Maryland, New York, Ohio, Midwest, Southeast, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky |
| Tolerance | Full Shade |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
How many Galax urceolata (Beetleweed) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Galax urceolata (Beetleweed) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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