Irish Moss
Formats
Turf plant creating green, fluffy cushions with tiny white flowers in summer. 5 cm tall.
Excellent for rock gardens and to plant in slits of walls and pavements forming dense green mats.
Prefers sandy, clayey and well-drained soils. It can be used as a substitute for the lawn, but do no resist trampling.
Direct sowing with temperatures 18/20ºC. Mix the seeds with thin sand to proceed to sowing and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
Use
Balcony & Courtyard, Greencover, Groundcover, Decorative, Baskets & Containers, Rock garden, Creeper
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SEEDS OF HEN AND CHICKS, HOUSELEEK - SEMPERVIVUM HYBRIDUM MIXED SPECIE
Flowering
| Flower colour | White |
|---|---|
| Flowering period | Spring, Summer |
Foliage
| Foliage persistence | Evergreen |
|---|
Botanical information
| Common name | SAGINA SUBULATA - Irish Moss |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Wildlife | Insects |
When to plant?
| Sowing period | Spring, Summer |
|---|---|
| Germination (days) | 5-8 |
| Average germination (%) | 70 |
| Seeds per gram | 38000 |
Where to plant?
| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Greencover, Groundcover, Decorative, Baskets & Containers, Rock garden, Creeper |
|---|---|
| Distance between plants | 15-20 cm |
| Exposure | Partial shade, Sun, Full shade |
| Soil pH | Neutral |
| Soil type | Light |
| Soil moisture | Fresh |
| Hardiness | No drought resistant, Hardy |
| Climate zone | Temperate continental, Cool areas, Temperate areas |
Care
| Watering | Regular |
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