Sagina subulata
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A low, mat-forming, evergreen mosslike ground cover, Irish Moss reaches under 2 inches tall, spreads indefinitely, and makes a wonderful choice for filling in between stepping stones or the pavers of a patio or walkway, where it holds the soil in place and endures periodic foot traffic. Above the mosslike foliage, during summer, are borne many tiny white star-shaped flowers.
Details
Hardiness Zone:
Blossom Color:
White to Cream
Growth Habit:
Creeping
Max Height:
2"
Texture:
Recommended Spacing:
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Special Characteristics
Features
Dainty white fragrant flowers are borne above rich golden yellow mosslike foliage during the summer months.
Landscape Value
Foot friendly ground cover for use between stepping stones and as a small scale ground cover.
Care
Watering:
Irish Moss requires a fair amount of supplemental watering and often requires watering on a regular basis during the growing season.
Fertilizing:
Irish Moss is a moderate feeder, benefiting from a couple of annual applications of slow release fertilizer. A spring application of a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet, and during early fall, an application of a 2-1-2 ratio (such as a 10-5-10) can be applied to encourage root development and cold hardiness.
Pruning:
Irish Moss is a deciduous plant (nonevergreen) and does not require pruning. It is perfectly acceptable to allow the dropped leaves to decompose and nourish the soil.