Minuartia verna

Irish Moss, Sandwort

Family: Caryophyllaceae Pink


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 2B - 10B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Mid Summer to Early Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, ground cover, rock garden
Height 1" to 1" / 5cm to 5cm
Spread n/a
Growth rate Moderate
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attractive foilage