Irish Moss Sagina subulata
Other plants called Irish Moss:
Previously known as:
- Colobanthus subulatus
- Phonetic Spelling
- sa-JEE-nuh sub-yoo-LAH-tuh
- Description
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Irish Moss is a groundcover with deep green moss-like leaves and tiny white daisy-like flowers. It tolerates moderate foot traffic so would make a good lawn alternative planted along pathways or between stepping stones.
- See this plant in the following landscape:
- Cultivars / Varieties:
- 'Aurea'
- Tags:
- Cultivars / Varieties:
- 'Aurea'
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Sagina
- Species:
- subulata
- Family:
- Caryophyllaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- South America
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Ground Cover
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- White
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Fragrant
- Showy
- Flower Size:
- < 1 inch
- Flower Description:
- Daisy-like white flowers with an attractive fragrance bloom in the spring.
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Hairs Present:
- No
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Lawn
- Walkways
- Landscape Theme:
- Asian Garden
- Cottage Garden
- Rock Garden
- Design Feature:
- Mass Planting
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Foot Traffic
