Grassleaf roseling is a perennial NC native wildflower in the spiderwort family (Comnellinaceae). It is often found in the sandhills and coastal plains on sandy soil in thickets, pine barrens, disturbed sites and can be found from VA to FL. The specific epithet is Latin for "grassy" and refers to the plant's appearance. It is an erect to trailing plant that grows best in sandy soils in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soils. Grassleaf roseling grow 6 inchs to 1 foot tall The three-petalled rose-colored flowers appear in May to July and sometimes again in the fall and are showy despite their small size. The leaves are small and linear. Use this plant as a ground cover, in a rock garden or drought-tolerant garden. Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Overwatering can cause root rot. Monitor for spider mites, aphids, and mealy bugs .
Curated pairwise relationships between this plant and others in the library — who feeds
whom, who competes, who confuses the pests. Green reads as a good pairing, red as one to avoid.
No curated interactions recorded for this species yet.
Also noted by NC State
Related species the NC State Plant Toolbox flags for this plant — look-alikes to tell
apart, and plants that play a similar role in a planting. Ones we carry in the library are linked.