| Botanical name | Minuartia verna subsp. caespitosa 'Aurea' |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
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| Categories | |
| Flowers | August September October This plant bears small white flowers, in spring. |
| Common name(s) | Irish moss |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This plant bears small, needle-like leaves that could be mistaken for moss. |
| Uses in landscape design | This plant can withstand cold winters. |
| Soil conditions | Prefers in soil conditions. |
Minuartia verna subsp. caespitosa 'Aurea' (Irish moss)
- Botanical name: Minuartia verna subsp. caespitosa 'Aurea'
- Common name(s): Irish moss
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
Appropriately named, as the small, needle-like leaves could be mistaken for moss. It spreads quickly via creeping runners, forming a dense mat in well-drained soil. In spring, small white flowers dot its surface. It can withstand cold winters.
Minuartia verna subsp. caespitosa 'Aurea' requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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August September October
This plant bears small white flowers, in spring.
This plant bears small, needle-like leaves that could be mistaken for moss.
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