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Sagina subulata

Names

Common Names
Irish moss, Scottish moss, Pearlwort

Growth

Height
1-3 inches
Spread
6-12 inches
Growth Rate
Moderate

Appearance

Bloom Color
White
Foliage Color
Deep green
Fall Foliage Color
No fall foliage color reported

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 3-9
Sunlight Requirements
Ideal sunlight requirements are partial shade. Tolerates full shade to partial sun.
Soil Type
Moist, well-drained soil
Soil Drainage
Well-drained, preferably gravelly soils that allow excess water to escape easily.
Soil pH
Neutral or alkaline

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Evergreen broadleaf
Seasons of Interest
Spring and Summer
Bloom Time
Summer

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Division and Cuttings

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Attracts bees and butterflies

References

Taxonomy

Taxonomic Rank
Species
Author
C.Presl
Publication
Fl. Sicul. : 158 (1826)

Superior Taxa

Kingdom
Plantae
Subkingdom
Pteridobiotina
Phylum
Angiosperms
Order
Caryophyllales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Genus
Sagina

Synonyms

Spergula subulata Phaloe subulata Spergella subulata Alsine subulata

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024