Green Carpet

Herniaria Glabra

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Overview

Green Carpet (Herniaria glabra) is a robust, low-growing perennial ground cover, reaching heights of 2-3 inches. Valued for its dense, mat-forming habit, it displays tiny, green leaves that create a smooth lawn-like appearance. Tolerant to heavy foot traffic, it's ideal for walkways or garden borders. Thriving in full sun to part shade, this drought-resistant plant prefers well-drained soils and is hardy in USDA zones 6-9.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–10Climate Temperate

Green Carpet (Herniaria Glabra) — Green Carpet (Herniaria glabra) is a robust

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Caryophyllaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Green Carpet (Herniaria Glabra) — green leaves that create a smooth lawn-like appearance; green Carpet (Herniaria glabra) is a robust, image 76

Green Carpet (Herniaria Glabra) — Tolerant to heavy foot traffic, it's ideal for walkways or garden borders; ground cover / perennial for full or, image 77

Green Carpet (Herniaria Glabra) — Thriving in full sun to part shade; this drought-resistant plant prefers well-drained soils and is hardy in USDA, image 78

Green Carpet (Herniaria Glabra) — Tolerant to heavy foot traffic, it's ideal for walkways or garden borders; ground cover / perennial for full or, image 93

Green Carpet (Herniaria Glabra) — this drought-resistant plant prefers well-drained soils and is hardy in USDA zones 6-9; thriving in full sun to, image 79

Green Carpet (Herniaria Glabra) — ground cover / perennial for full or half; tolerant to heavy foot traffic, it's ideal for walkways or garden, image 80

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