Herniaria glabra

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Herniaria glabra

Green Carpet, Rupture Wort

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor Photographer:

Description

This perennial groundcover stays 2-3" tall and has small, glossy bright green leaves. It turns bronzy-red in areas with colder winters. It works well between stepping stones, on mounds and around rocks. It will take occasional foot traffic.

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

Under 1'

Width Range

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Spanish, Water Garden

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Fall

Location Uses

Parking Strip, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.