{"product_id":"sagina-subulata","title":"Irish Moss","description":"\u003cp\u003eIrish Moss (\u003cem\u003eSagina subulata\u003c\/em\u003e) is a jewel-like, moss-like groundcover perennial that creates a lush, perfectly uniform carpet of fine, bright emerald-green foliage that is as soft and inviting to the eye as it is satisfying underfoot. Despite its common name, this is not a true moss but a compact, mat-forming flowering plant whose needle-like leaves knit together into a dense, resilient, weed-suppressing cushion that fills gaps between stepping stones, flows along pathway edges, and covers open soil in shaded and semi-shaded garden beds with effortless, natural elegance. In late spring and early summer, a delightful sprinkling of tiny, perfect white star-shaped flowers appears across the entire mat surface, giving the appearance of fresh snow dusting a miniature meadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown from Professional Grade root systems, Irish Moss is one of the finest and most versatile low-growing ornamental groundcovers for mild-climate gardens. Its tightly knitting habit, tolerance for moderate foot traffic, and year-round evergreen presence make it an exceptional lawn substitute in small spaces, an ideal filler between paving stones and stepping stones, and a reliable carpeting groundcover for shaded rock gardens, terrace plantings, and container edges. It thrives in cool, moist conditions and performs with particular distinction in Pacific Northwest and coastal garden climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Emerald-Green Moss-Like Carpet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Needle-fine leaves knit together into a dense, uniform, jewel-bright emerald green mat that delivers the visual and textural qualities of true moss while offering the resilience and versatility of a robust flowering perennial groundcover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelightful White Star Flower Sprinkle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiny, perfect white star-shaped flowers dust the entire mat surface in late spring to early summer, creating a magical, meadow-in-miniature effect that elevates this groundcover well beyond purely utilitarian status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStepping Stone \u0026amp; Paving Gap Specialist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, tightly knitting mat fills gaps between pavers, stepping stones, and flagstones with impeccable precision — one of the most satisfying and visually effective paving-gap solutions available for garden paths and terraces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoot Traffic Tolerant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handles moderate foot traffic with notable resilience, bouncing back from light to moderate stepping pressure — an essential quality for its primary use between stepping stones and along frequently used garden paths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear-Round Evergreen Presence:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintains its rich, dense emerald-green carpet through all four seasons in mild climates, providing consistent groundcover structure and weed suppression with virtually no maintenance required beyond occasional trimming of edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 4\" healthy live plants thrive in part shade to full sun in consistently moist, well-draining, well-enriched soil. Consistent moisture is critical — Irish Moss is not drought-tolerant and will thin and brown in dry conditions. In hot-summer climates, afternoon shade is essential to prevent scorching; it performs best in cool, moist Pacific Northwest and coastal garden conditions. Best suited for USDA Hardiness Zones 4–8. Mature height: 1–2 inches; spread: 12–18 inches per plant. Blooms late spring to early summer. Plant 6 inches apart for complete, seamless coverage within a single growing season. Trim edges as needed to maintain a clean boundary; divide and replant any bare patches in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planted Places","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48324807917782,"sku":"2SAGSUB4","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/2496\/8075\/files\/SAGINA_subulata.png?v=1780616782","url":"https:\/\/www.plantedplaces.com\/products\/sagina-subulata","provider":"Planted Places","version":"1.0","type":"link"}