Sagina Subulata

Irish Moss

Sagina subulata

Height: 1 inch

Spread: 12 inches

Sunlight: full sun partial shade

Hardiness Zone: 3b

Ornamental Features

Irish Moss features tiny white star-shaped flowers at the ends of the stems from mid spring to mid summer. Its tiny needle-like leaves emerge light green in spring, turning emerald green in colour the rest of the year.

Landscape Attributes

Irish Moss is an herbaceous evergreen perennial with a ground-hugging habit of growth. It brings an extremely fine and delicate texture to the garden composition and should be used to full effect.

This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and usually looks its best without pruning, although it will tolerate pruning. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

Spreading
Irish Moss is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Rock/Alpine Gardens
Border Edging
General Garden Use
Groundcover