Sagina subulata
Irish Moss
Description
This perennial is mainly used as a groundcover and is less than 1' tall and wide. It has small, grass-like, light green flowers with insignificant white flowers that bloom in spring and summer.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Design Styles
Japanese, Woodland
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.