Pilea matsudae 'Taiwan Silver'
A clump-forming perennial, to around 30cm high, with coarsely toothed, deeply veined green leaves with silvery white streaks. Loose sprays of tiny greenish-white flowers are produced in late summer or early autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver White | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Green | Green Grey Silver White | ||
| Autumn | White Green | Green Grey Silver White | ||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver White |
Position
- Full shade
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Urticaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Pilea can be annuals or evergreen perennials with slightly succulent stems, simple, often attractively marked or textured leaves and insignificant, pinkish flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Thrives in moist but well drained soil in part shade, but will tolerate full shade, or full sun if the soil is consistently moist. May be evergreen in mild areas. Ideal for woodland planting or a shady border
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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