YEGAOL Garden Irish Moss Seeds 200Pcs Herb Seeds Sagina Subulata Pearlwort Seeds Lawn Substitute Ground Cover Perennial Garden Backyard Plant

Price: $11.99
(as of Apr 08, 2023 18:17:44 UTC – Details)

Irish moss (Sagina subulata) is a low-maintenance groundcover that is perfect for use in rock gardens, between pavers, at the edges of a path, and as a low-footfall, limited area lawn substitute. This lush and low-growing evergreen perennial resembles moss, but it is part of the carnation family (Caryophyllaceae) and has much different growing requirements than moss. This is a very hardy but slow-growing plant that can take many months to fill out in the garden.
SUN: Irish moss grows best in full sun or partial shade. Too much shade results in the plant becoming leggy, losing some of its compact quality, and developing less attractive mounds.
SOIL: This species prefers good quality soil, but it can adapt to grow in sandy, loamy, and chalky soils. You may need to add organic matter to help it survive in areas where the summers are hot and dry, or if the soil isn’t particularly fertile. Irish moss doesn’t do well if the soil becomes water-logged. The soil must be able to drain well.
WATER: The plant isn’t drought-tolerant, and it can’t cope with overly soggy conditions. Regular, light watering is best for Irish moss.
EXPECTED BLOOMING PERIOD: Bloom in spring and summer.
PLANTING SUGGESTIONS: Use a slow-release fertilizer annually in the springtime to help the plant grow to a tidy uniform 1-2 inches in height. Under ideal conditions, each plant will quickly increase to cover a spread of about 9-12 inches wide.