Samolus repens

Creeping brookweed

Upright or trailing, multi stemmed, hairless plant growing from creeping rootstock and stems to 20cm tall. Leaves are less than 15mm long, oval, elliptical or spathulate, pointed. Glossy in appearance and arranged alternately. Flowers are grouped onto a central stalk with the youngest flowers at the top.

  • Ecological role: Bee attractant
  • Height: 0.2m
  • Width: 0.2m
  • Sun: Full sun, semi shade
  • Soil type: Sandy to clay loam soils
  • Flowering time: July-November