Botanical name
Sagina subulata
Other names
Pearlwort, Heath pearlwort, Sagina glabra, Awl-leaved pearlwort, Irish moss, Scotch moss, Sagina pilifera, Arenaria caespitosa
Genus
Species
S. subulata - S. subulata is a compact, mound-forming, evergreen perennial with linear, bright green leaves and single, white flowers in summer.
Native to
Central Europe, Western Europe
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming
COLOUR
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in All seasons
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Little to no pruning required.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
WHERE TO GROW
Sagina subulata (Pearlwort) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
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. Does not tolerate drought or waterlogged conditions. Tends to get untidy in hot, humid summers, reviving in autumn.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered