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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
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
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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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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 9"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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