Stylidium graminifolium ‘Tiny Trina’ – Trigger Plant

Stylidium graminifolium trigger plant 'Tiny Trina'

Stylidium graminifolium 'Tiny Trina'
Stylidium graminifolium 'Tiny Trina'

A dwarf, tufting perennial herb with dark green foliage topped by deep pink trigger flowers which have a fascinating explosive action loved by kids. Great for rockeries, borders and mass plantings as well as for pots.

Another great Stylidium is ‘Little Saphire’

Family : Stylidiaceae

Cultivar Name: Tiny Trina

Plant Type : Grass or grass-like

Width : 0.4

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Pipe and drain friendly, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Stylidium graminifolium

Common Name : Trigger Plant

Height : 0.5

Flower Color : Pink

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies