Sagina subulata
Pearlwort, Heath pearlwort, Sagina glabra, Awl-leaved pearlwort, Irish moss, Scotch moss, Sagina pilifera, Arenaria caespitosa
Sagina Sagina
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
Clump-forming, Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming
White in Summer
Bright-green in All seasons
Aphids Aphids
Generally disease free.
Little to no pruning required.
Division, Seed
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Sagina subulata (Pearlwort) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Between paving stones, Gravel, Ground Cover, Rock
Plant in poor to moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Prefers midday shade. Does not tolerate drought or waterlogged conditions. Tends to get untidy in hot, humid summers, reviving in autumn.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Sagina subulata
Pearlwort, Heath pearlwort, Sagina glabra, Awl-leaved pearlwort, Irish moss, Scotch moss, Sagina pilifera, Arenaria caespitosa
Sagina Sagina
S. subulata - S. subulata is a compact, mound-forming, evergreen perennial with linear, bright green leaves and single, white flowers in summer.
Central Europe, Western Europe
Evergreen
Clump-forming, Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming
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White in Summer
Bright-green in All seasons
Generally disease free.
Little to no pruning required.
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Sagina subulata (Pearlwort) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Between paving stones, Gravel, Ground Cover, Rock
Plant in poor to moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Prefers midday shade. Does not tolerate drought or waterlogged conditions. Tends to get untidy in hot, humid summers, reviving in autumn.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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