Irish Moss

Sagina subulata

SKU #02913
4-8

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Handsome, lush, deep green, moss-like foliage forms a soft, cushy mat that works well along walkways and between stepping stones. Tiny translucent white flowers add to its beauty in spring, and have a lovely light fragrance. Tolerates moderate foot traffic. An herbaceous perennial.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil lightly moist.
SIZE: Moderate grower to 1 in. tall, 12 in. wide.

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Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesEasy Care
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Landscape UseContainer, Ground Cover, Edging
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Care InstructionsThrives in average, well-drained soils. Takes sun in cool, coastal regions; best grown in bright shade, particularly in hot southern climates. Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture. As a groundcover, space plants 9-12 in. apart; closer for faster fill.
LoreThe British Natural History Museum lists S. subulata as native to Scotland where it is known in English as Heath Pearlwort and in Gaelic as Mungan M'intich.
Details
Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesEasy Care
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Style
Landscape UseContainer, Ground Cover, Edging
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in average, well-drained soils. Takes sun in cool, coastal regions; best grown in bright shade, particularly in hot southern climates. Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture. As a groundcover, space plants 9-12 in. apart; closer for faster fill.
History
LoreThe British Natural History Museum lists S. subulata as native to Scotland where it is known in English as Heath Pearlwort and in Gaelic as Mungan M'intich.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.