Zornia gibbosa Seeds | Zornia
LATIN NAME: Zornia gibbosa
COMMON NAME: Zornia
Plant Profile
Zornia (Zornia gibbosa) is a hardy, perennial in the pea family. The Zornia laces fine, narrow leaves with small, yellow, pea-like flowers, low, trailing stems spreading over warm ground, and the whole plant carries the fine, leafy look of the open pasture. It is a plant of open, sunny, light, well-drained ground. Its open flowers are a reliable stop for bees and other pollinating visitors. Together these qualities explain its long-standing appeal to gardeners.
Science & Biotechnology
Botanists studying the pea family regularly include Zornia gibbosa in comparative work, and the species also appears in horticultural trials aimed at gardeners and growers. The upshot for anyone sowing it is reassurance — cultivated stock of this plant has a long, well-documented track record.
Uses & Benefits
Zornia works well in borders, containers and dedicated beds. The Zornia is a leafy, useful plant of open pasture and study collection. It is a leafy, useful plant of open, sunny, light, well-drained garden.Sow Zornia seeds in a sandy, loamy mix kept warm and moist. It establishes readily and then requires nothing out of the ordinary.
Like the best garden herbs, it rewards growers twice: once in the garden with scent and pollinators, and again in the home as a traditional household herb.
Growing from Seed
Zornia grows readily from seed. Broadcast the seed thinly over a fine, free-draining compost, sieve a little more compost on top, and water with a fine rose. When the young plants are big enough to handle, space them into pots or a nursery row and let them size up before their final move.
Our Take
Zornia earns its space through character rather than fuss. After establishment, care settles into an easy routine.
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