Paronychia — 3 species
Botanical species in the genus Paronychia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Paronychia argentea
Paronychia argentea
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Cultivation
Requires a warm open position in full sun, in a sharply drained sandy or gritty soil. If the soil is too rich the plants leaves will not be so silvery. Plants can be grown in a wall.
Full cultivation guide →Paronychia capitata
Paronychia capitata
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Cultivation
Requires a sunny position succeeding in hot dry soils and tolerating drought once established. Requires a warm open position in full sun, in a sharply drained sandy or gritty soil. If the soil is too rich the plants leaves will not be so silvery.
Full cultivation guide →Paronychia jamesii
Paronychia jamesii
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it could succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Requires a sunny position succeeding in hot dry soils and tolerating drought once established.
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