irish moss
Sagina revelierei
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- White
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Irish moss (Sagina revelierei) is a perennial for rock gardens, containers, ground cover, and low maintenance spots. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist soil of most types. It forms a dense mat of green foliage that stays evergreen. Small white flowers appear through the year, so the mat keeps its interest in every season.
Pairs well with Blue fescue, Heather, Pink Impression tulip, and Stargazer lily.
Native range
Chile to Argentina and the Falkland Islands.