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Sagina subulata

Irish Moss (Pearlwort)

A creeping, moss-like ground cover with tiny, white flowers and bright green foliage. Use them between paving stones, protecting the foliage from the hot, afternoon sun.

  • »  AKA Arenaria verna
  • »  Mat-forming, evergreen perennial
  • »  Rooting stems form cushions of linear, green leaves
  • »  Tiny, five-petaled, white flowers
  • »  Effective for crevices or borders along walkways
  • »  Bloom Time: Summer
  • »  Flower Size: 2 mm

Plug50
$5.60
Plug36
$6.30
9cm Potted
$8.75
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:2-5 cm
  • Spread:20-25 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Slow
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Evergreen
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Summer
Habit
• Compact
• Spreading
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Rock garden
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Sagina subulata

Grows best in an average to moist, well-drained soil, in full sun with dappled shade in the afternoon. Tolerant of poor soils as long as there is adequate drainage. Dislikes hot, dry conditions and requires very little maintenance.