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Rupturewort

Rupturewort

HERNIARIA glabra

Blooms Summer
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Common Name(s)
Green Carpet, Rupture Wort
Sunlight
Full Sun (6+ hrs) or Partial Sun / Shade (3-6 hrs)
Perennial Zones
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Watering
Let dry
Max Height
Up to 6"
Max Spread
Over 24"
Special Features
Ground cover
Garden Design Role
Ground cover
Bloom Season
Summer
Lifespan
Perennial
Growing Habit
Ground cover
Drought Resistance
High drought resistance
Bloom Color
White
Foliage Color
Green
Stem Color
Green, Red/Orange, Purple/Black
Themes
Fire
Genus
Herniaria
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Ship Size
4"

Rupturewort (Herniaria glabra), also known as "Green Carpet," is the ultimate living solution for high-traffic areas. This indestructible evergreen perennial forms a dense mat of tiny leaves that hug the soil. It can withstand regular foot traffic, making it the premier ecological alternative to turf or for planting between stepping stones.

As a robust member of the Herniaria genus, this plant is famously drought-tolerant and thrives in poor, sandy soils. It spreads outward but stays under 2 inches tall, requiring zero mowing. Its foliage transitions from emerald green to a rich bronze in winter.

  • Indestructible Groundcover: Handles being stepped on repeatedly.
  • No Mowing Required: Stays naturally flat and tidy.
  • Drought & Heat Tolerant: Once established, it requires very little water.

Product Details: This Rupturewort is delivered as a dense 4-inch live plant in a nursery pot. It is a slow-to-moderate grower that creates a permanent, weed-suppressing carpet.