Sagina subulata

(Irish Moss, Pearlwort)


$5.99


Hardiness Zones:

 4a  4b  5a  5b  6a  6b  7a  7b

Quick Overview:

A creeping, moss-like, evergreen groundcover that can be used as a replacement for lawn in cool-summer regions. Irish Moss is especially beautiful growing between pavers and flagstones on a path or wall. It can also be used as an underplanting beneath taller plants. Delightful tiny white flowers appear atop the tight green carpet of foliage from late spring to midsummer.

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Description

Sagina subulata is a species of Sagina, native to Europe, from Iceland south to Spain, and east to southern Sweden and Romania. It occurs on dry sandy or gravelly soils.

Additional information

Common Name

Irish Moss, Pearlwort

Botanical Name

Sagina subulata

Container/Amount

1 Quart

Evergreen or Deciduous

Evergreen

Hardiness Zone

4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Growth Rate

Average

Light Requirements

Part-sun, Sun

Height

to 0.25 ft.

Width

to 1ft.

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Water Needs

Average

Blooming Period

Spring to early summer

Flower Color

white

Fragrance

No

Foliage Color

green

Deer Resistant

Yes

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