A Luxuriant Evergreen Ground Cover!
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Pearlwort
Adapts to sun or shade.
Mossy foliage grows just 1 inch tall, for lovely color between flagstones or spilling over rocks.
This mosslike, evergreen perennial boasts lush emerald-green foliage that forms a compact 1-inch-tall, 6-inch-wide mat. Excellent for planting between flagstones or as a ground cover, it creates the effect of a moss-covered meadow.
During early to midsummer, it is covered with small white flowers. Adaptable to sun or shade (preferable in the South), it needs moisture retentive, gritty, well-drained soil. Space 6 to 8 inches apart. Zones 4 (with protection)-7.
| Genus | Sagina |
| Species | subulata |
| Bloom Season | Early Summer - Mid Summer |
| Habit | Prostrate |
| Zone | 4 - 7 |
| Plant Height | 6 in |
| Plant Width | 1 in |
| Additional Characteristics | Flower, Easy Care Plants |
| Bloom Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
| Uses | Ground Cover, Ornamental, Outdoor, Baskets, Beds, Border, Containers, Foliage Interest, Foundation, Winter Interest |
| Restrictions | CAN, HI, PR |
