Plant Number: 1.460.050 |
Irish Moss
Sagina subulata
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An extremely popular groundcover plant, this forms a very low moss-like carpet of bright shamrock-green foliage. Tiny little white flowers begin to appear in late spring. Excellent for filling in between the cracks of flagstone paving, in the rock garden or as a lawn substitute. Dislikes both drought and soggy wet soils. Easily divided in early spring or fall, by ripping up the clump into smaller pieces. In hot, humid summer regions this sometimes melts out and becomes unattractive in mid summer, usually reviving in the fall. Not a good choice for full shade. Evergreen. |
Zone 3 to Zone 9 |
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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 Moderate Rate of Spread Medium |
Flower Colour White Blooming Time Early Summer Late Spring Late Summer Mid Summer Foliage Color Deep Green Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Alpine & Rock Containers Deer Resistant Edging Evergreen Ground Cover Flower Head Size Very Small Height 1-2 cm 0-1 inches Spread 15-30 cm 6-12 inches |
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