Fine Green Mat
Fine foliage can knit into a low mat across managed gaps and garden edges.Fine foliage can form a low mat in managed spaces.
Irish Moss Seeds
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Growing Level
Easy to Grow
Germination
High Germination
Garden Use
Ground Cover
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About This Variety
Meet This Variety
Irish moss (Sagina subulata) is a low-growing perennial ground cover with fine green foliage and small white flowers. Its compact mat-forming habit suits managed rock gardens, path edges, and gaps between stepping stones.
Grow in sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Sow according to the packet directions, keep the surface consistently moist while seedlings establish, and protect young growth from heavy traffic.
A compact perennial ground cover with fine green foliage and small white flowers for managed rock gardens, path edges, and stepping-stone gaps.
Growing at a Glance
Botanical Name
Sagina subulata
Life Cycle
Perennial
Sun Requirement
Partial Shade
Water Needs
Moderate
Soil Preference
Moist and well-drained
Why Gardeners Love It
Small White Flowers
Tiny white flowers appear above the green foliage during active growth.Small white flowers rise above the green foliage.
Compact Ground Cover
The low habit suits rock gardens, path edges, and protected stepping-stone gaps.A low habit for rock gardens, edges, and path gaps.
Best Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure
- Partial Shade
- Moisture Needs
- Moderate
- Soil Preference
- Moist and well-drained
How to Grow
Prepare
Prepare a fine, moist, well-drained seedbed and remove competing weeds.
Prepare a fine, moist seedbed and remove competing weeds.
Sow
Sow at the packet depth and press gently to maintain close soil contact.
Sow at packet depth and press gently into the soil.
Water
Mist gently and keep the surface consistently moist without standing water.
Mist gently; keep moist without standing water.
Thin
Thin or transplant sturdy seedlings to provide light and airflow for spreading growth.
Thin sturdy seedlings to provide light and airflow.
Establish
Protect young mats from heavy traffic and maintain moisture during dry periods.
Protect young mats and maintain moisture during dry periods.
Garden Uses
Ground Cover
Ornamental Borders
Containers
Home Gardens
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