Plant Number: 1.260.030 |
Rupturewort
Herniaria glabra ‘Sea Foam’
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Known to be nearly indestructible, this is an excellent choice for growing between flagstones or growing as a lawn substitute. It forms a dense evergreen carpet, becoming bronze in winter. The tiny leaves are green with an edging of creamy yellow, with tiny spikes of creamy-yellow flowers in summer. Tends to need watering during periods of extreme drought. Sometimes used in formal carpet bedding schemes. Growth rate is fairly slow and easy to control. Rupturewort is a relatively unknown perennial that deserves to be used more often in our gardens. Discovered by David MacKenzie in his Michigan garden. USPP#15989: unlicensed propagation prohibited. |
Zone 5 to Zone 9 |
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Conditions | Appearance | |
Sun Exposure Full Sun Partial Shade Soil Type Normal Sandy Clay Soil pH Acid Alkaline Neutral Soil Moisture Average Moist Care Level Easy Foot Traffic High Rate of Spread Slow |
Flower Colour Creamy Yellow Blooming Time Early Summer Mid Summer Foliage Color Deep Green Variegated Yellow Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Alpine & Rock Containers Deer Resistant Edging Evergreen Ground Cover Flower Head Size Very Small Height 1-3 cm 0-1 inches Spread 25-30 cm 10-12 inches |
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