General description
An extremely popular groundcover plant, this forms a very low moss-like carpet of bright shamrock-green foliage. Tiny little white flowers begin to appear in late spring. Excellent for filling in between the cracks of flagstone paving, in the rock garden or as a lawn substitute. Dislikes both drought and soggy wet soils. Easily divided in early spring or fall, by ripping up the clump into smaller pieces. In hot, humid summer regions this sometimes melts out and becomes unattractive in mid summer, usually reviving in the fall. Not a good choice for full shade. Evergreen.
Appearance & Characteristics
Flower Colour
- White
Blooming Time
- Late Spring - Late Summer
Foliage Color
- Deep Green
Flower Head Size
- Very Small
Spread
- 15-30 cm / 6-12 inches
Foot Traffic
- Moderate
Growth Rate
- Medium
Maintenance
- Care Level: Easy
- Dislikes both drought and soggy wet soils.
- Easily divided in early spring or fall, by ripping up the clump into smaller pieces.
- In hot, humid summer regions this sometimes melts out and becomes unattractive in mid summer, usually reviving in the fall.
- Not a good choice for full shade
Plant Uses & Characteristics
- Accent: Good Texture/Form
- Alpine & Rock
- Containers
- Deer Resistant
- Edging
- Evergreen
- Ground Cover