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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.3m
max. spread |
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0.15m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
Botanical name: Sagina subulata
Other names: Pearlwort, Heath pearlwort, Sagina glabra, Awl-leaved pearlwort, Irish moss, Scotch moss
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Genus: Sagina
Species: S. subulata - S. subulata is a compact, mound-forming, evergreen perennial with linear, bright green leaves and single, white flowers in summer.
Sagina subulata is: Evergreen
Flower: White in Summer
Foliage: Bright-green in All seasons
Habit: Clump-forming, Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming
Sagina subulata (Pearlwort) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Between paving stones, Gravel, Ground Cover, Rock
Cultivation: Plant in poor to moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Prefers midday shade.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained |
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Acid, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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