How to Grow and Care for Euchiton

Father-and-child plant (Euchiton japonicus) is native to Japan, as the scientific name indicates, but it is also found in Australia, New Zealand, and in parts of the United States. In the UK it is considered an invasive species.

Tropical creeping cudweed is a perennial groundcover with soft, green foliage and globular, fluffy flower heads. It thrives in moist, shady environments and often carpets forest floors. The plant is hardy, spreading through rhizomes, making it resilient to variable conditions. Its low stature and tiny, white blossoms are distinctive, giving it a frosted appearance when in bloom.

Euchiton ruahinicus is a resilient perennial herb thriving in alpine and subalpine zones. It features a clumping habit with softly hairy leaves and stems, bearing clusters of small, white to pale yellow daisy-like flowers. Adapted to cooler climates, euchiton ruahinicus flourishes in well-drained, rocky soils, often contributing to the diverse tapestry of montane ecosystems.

Euchiton traversii is a perennial herb distinguished by its fluffy seed heads and feathery foliage. This ground cover species thrives in alpine and subalpine zones, expertly adapting to rocky, well-drained soils. Its yellow-centered, white daisy-like flowers bloom in summer, inviting an array of pollinators while enduring the chill of high altitudes.

Euchiton audax is a robust perennial herb with a tufted growth habit, characteristic of alpine or subalpine regions. It features dense, verdant foliage and small, white composite flowers that bloom in clustered arrays, adapted to withstand the challenges of its high-altitude environment. The plant's toughness and rooting system enable it to thrive amidst rocky crags and nutrient-poor soils, illustrating nature's resilience.