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Irish Moss

Lush green foliage forms a dense, mosslike carpet. Ideal for planting between paving stones or on rock walls and excellent at garden's or water's edge or as a small-scale ground cover. Performs best in light, moist, well-drained soils.

Companion Plants

Candytuft

Columbine

Dianthus

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Irish Moss

  • Botanical name

    Sagina subulata

  • Variety

    na

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).

  • Light

    Part sun

  • Height

    2" (5 cm)

  • Habit

    Spreading

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Green

  • Bloom Time

    Spring-summer

  • Maintenance

    Pinch back for fuller appearance