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Minuartia verna

Also Known As

  • Irish Moss
  • Spring Sandwort

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 4"-6"
  • W: 15"-24"

planting zones

  • 2b-11

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Minuartia verna plant details

Minuartia verna is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Minuartia verna

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 15 IN - 24 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Minuartia verna

USDA Zones: 2b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the most desirable species with golf green cushions of short bright green foliage, these are not as tight as some that I have seen but still very nice cushion plants. ZONE 5

Gardening facts about Minuartia verna plant

How to Grow Minuartia verna

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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