Herniaria glabra

Also called Green Carpet

Insignificant tiny white flowers have no petals
Dense, deep green carpet of tiny teardrop-shaped leaves
Evergreen foliage
Drought tolerant
Tolerates high foot traffic
Use between flagstones and in sidewalk cracks
Leaves may take on a bronze hue in the winter
Bloom Time: June to July

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
3-5 cm

SPREAD:
30-45 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Herniaria grows best in a moist to average, well-drained soil, however, it will adapt to most soil types. Extremely drought tolerant, and not easily transplanted because of its taproot.

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Well-drained

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

ATTRIBUTES:
Xeriscape

FLOWERING TIME:
Summer

HABIT:
Trailing
Spreading

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green (dark)

LANDSCAPE USES:
Rooftop (extensive)
Border/edging