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Irish Moss

Sagina Subulata

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Overview

Sagina subulata, commonly known as Irish Moss, is a lush, evergreen ground cover with fine, needle-like foliage. It blooms tiny, star-shaped white flowers in spring and summer and grows densely up to 1-2 inches in height, spreading around 12 inches in width. Preferring partial shade to full sun, this plant thrives in moist, well-drained soil. Ideal for filling gaps between stepping stones, it creates a soft, green carpet-like appearance.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–10Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Temperate
Irish Moss (Sagina Subulata) — spreading around 12 inches in width
Irish Moss (Sagina Subulata) — evergreen perennial ground cover that is ideal for adding a touch of verdant charm to any landscape designIrish Moss (Sagina Subulata) — Ideal for filling gaps between stepping stones, it creates a soft, green carpet-like appearanceIrish Moss (Sagina Subulata) — star-shaped white flowers in spring and summer and grows densely up to 1-2 inches in heightIrish Moss (Sagina Subulata) — evergreen ground cover with fineIrish Moss (Sagina Subulata) — commonly known as Irish MossIrish Moss (Sagina Subulata) — scientifically named Sagina subulata+6

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Irish Moss (Sagina Subulata) — spreading around 12 inches in width
Irish Moss (Sagina Subulata) — evergreen perennial ground cover that is ideal for adding a touch of verdant charm to any landscape design
Irish Moss (Sagina Subulata) — Ideal for filling gaps between stepping stones, it creates a soft, green carpet-like appearance
Irish Moss (Sagina Subulata) — star-shaped white flowers in spring and summer and grows densely up to 1-2 inches in height
Irish Moss (Sagina Subulata) — evergreen ground cover with fine
Irish Moss (Sagina Subulata) — commonly known as Irish Moss
Irish Moss (Sagina Subulata) — scientifically named Sagina subulata
Irish Moss (Sagina Subulata) — Preferring partial shade to full sun, this plant thrives in moist, well-drained soil
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