How to identify Nailwort (Paronychia kapela)
Nailwort exhibits a low-growing, evergreen groundcover habit, ideal for alpine garden settings. It is characterized by delicate greenish-white flowers that appear in the summer and maintain their presence into the fall. These blooms are subtly accented with silvery bracts that provide a contrasting backdrop. The foliage remains vibrant throughout the seasons, contributing to its visual appeal as a hardy groundcover. Each plant spreads out to form a dense mat, offering continuous coverage over the ground.
Lifespan: Perennial
Plant Type: Herb
Leaf Type: Semi-evergreen
Delicate greenish-white flowers with silvery bracts
Blue-green lanceolate leaves, 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) long
The leaves of nailwort are blue-green and lanceolate in shape, measuring approximately 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) in length. They are narrow and elongated, tapering to a pointed tip. The texture is smooth with a slight sheen, and the vein pattern is subtle but clearly visible. The margins are entire and lack serrations. These distinctive features provide an easily identifiable characteristic for nailwort, contributing to its unique appearance among similar species.
The flowers of nailwort are small and greenish-white, typically blooming in summer. Each flower is inconspicuous, with tiny, delicate petals arranged in a radial fashion. They generally measure between 0.1 and 0.2 inches (2 to 5 mm) in diameter. The flowers form in clustered inflorescences, adding a subtle hue to the plant's appearance. Specific details about scent are not well-documented. These flowers are significant for their unique color and small size, making them identifiable to enthusiasts.
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Scientific Classification of Nailwort
