How to Grow and Care for Sibthorpia

Sibthorpia africana is a delicate herbaceous plant native to South Africa. Distinct for its ground-covering habit, it flourishes in shaded, moist environments, often carpeting the forest floor. This plant is characterized by small, round leaves along slender, creeping stems, and it is adorned by inconspicuous flowers that may appeal to niche pollinators. Sibthorpia africana's understory growth reflects a strategy for survival in low-light conditions beneath larger flora.

Sibthorpia peregrina is a diminutive perennial herb with delicate trailing stems. Its small, rounded leaves grow opposite along the stem, creating a dense, mat-like appearance. The inconspicuous yellow to cream flowers, nestled in the leaf axils, bloom under suitable conditions. Thriving in moist, shaded habitats, sibthorpia peregrina often carpets the ground, benefitting from cool microclimates next to streams or in woodland understories.