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Bright green Irish moss with tiny white star flowers between stepping stonesGround cover

Sagina subulata

Irish Moss

Irish moss is a charming, moss-like ground cover that forms a soft, bright green cushion. Despite the name, it is not a moss but a flowering plant. In June and July, countless tiny white star-shaped flowers appear above the fine foliage carpet. The plant is ideal between stepping stones, in Japanese gardens, or as a small-scale lawn replacement.

Partial shadeMedium2–5 cm