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Sagina subulata

Common Name: Moss - Scotch Moss, Irish Moss
Sagina subulata

A creeping moss-like, evergreen ground cover for use in a rock garden or around stepping stones in a pathway. Tiny white flowers appear atop the tight green carpet of foliage from late spring to mid-summer.

Plant Care: Easily divided in early spring or fall, by ripping up the clump into smaller pieces.

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Characteristics & Attributes


Plant TypeBloom ColorBloom Time
Ground Covers
Perennials
White May - June

Height

Spread

Hardiness
15cm (6inches)30cm (1ft)Zone 4-7

Exposure

Soil Moisture

Foilage Color
Sun to Partial ShadeRegularGreen, Gold

Soil Type

Attributes
Moist Well drained soilAccent , Ground Cover, Rock Garden, Containers, Massed
*Deer Resistant
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