Arenaria verna

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Irish Moss, Sandwort

USDA Hardiness Zone 3

This is an excellent choice for interplanting between patio stones and rock gardens.
Very tiny white flowers contrast beautifully with the dense, dark green foliage.

Height

1-3 Inches

Spread

15 Inches

Color

White

Bloom Time

May-June

When to Divide

spring

Good Companions

Moss Phlox (Phlox subulata), Creeping Thyme (Thymus praecox), Stonecrop (Sedum spectabile), Stonecrop (Sedum )

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes & Uses
Ground Cover
Evergreen
Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage Color
Dark Green
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Spring
Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Spring
Summer
Soil Moisture Preference
Well-drained