Description
Irish Moss (Sagina Subulata) - Very small Irish Moss seeds create a moss-like, emerald-green foliage that forms a compact 1 - 2 inch tall carpet. Irish moss ground cover is excellent for planting between flagstones. Grown as a lawn substitute, it creates the effect of a moss-covered meadow. Irish Moss is very soft to walk on barefoot, and it has a slightly spongy feel to it. Sow Irish Moss seeds in starter flats, press the tiny seeds into soil but do not cover. Kept at 64 - 72F, germination is in 14 - 21 days. Transplant into the garden 6 - 9 inches apart. Irish Moss seeds can be direct sown into the garden or in-between stones. The ground cover seed must be kept moist continuously. It will be adaptable to mostly sunny locations in cooler climates or partial shade in warmer climates. Irish Moss ground cover needs moisture retentive, gritty, well-drained soil. The plants are hardy above -30F degrees.
Features
- Irish moss seed, also known as pearlwort, grows best in full sun or partial shade
- Sagina Subulata is the Latin name for Irish moss plants. This low growing groundcover will get tiny white blooms on it during the summer months.
- One of the few groundcovers which is frequently used as a lawn alternative or substitute. It is also great to plant in-between stepping stones.
- Keep sagina subulata seeds continually moist until germination and plant in USDA Zones 4 - 10. This low growing ground cover will only get 2 - 3 inches tall.
- This is the most popular ground cover plant seed Outsidepride sells. Sow 5000 seeds to cover 100 SF and starting growing your own plants.