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Herniaria glabra

Rupturewort (Green Carpet)

These plants will cover a large area with attractive green foliage which turns bronzy-red in the winter. They are tolerant of foot traffic and the tiny flowers will not attract bees.

  • »  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

Plug36
$6.83
9cm Potted
$8.75
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:3-5 cm
  • Spread:30-45 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Low Maintenance
• Xeriscape
Flowering Time
• Summer
Habit
• Spreading
• Trailing
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Rock garden
• Rooftop (extensive)
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Herniaria glabra

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.