Pacific silverweed

This lovely spreading perennial grows about 2-6″ tall and can spread up to 3 feet.

In its native habitat Pacific Silverweed will be found in wetlands including brackish marshes around the bay area.

In your garden if you have a section that stays moist and looking for a ground cover than this plant would be a nice selection.

You can expect the yellow flowers in the spring and the soft green strawberry- like leaves year round.

It does well in areas with clay soil and poor drainage.

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Moderate, High

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand

Other: Attract Butterflies, Erosion Control

Container	4", D-16
Ecological Value	Can provide erosion control along ditches
Historical Uses	The cooked root is purported to have the flavor of parsnips or sweet potatoes. Medicinally, it was used as a tea mainly for reducing inflammation and stopping bleeding of the digestive tract, kidneys
Distribution	Native to California and is also found elsewhere in North America and beyond.
Elevation	Between 0 and 8202 feet
Communities
Habitat	Wetlands, wet ditches

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