species 285 observations

Heath Pearlwort

Sagina subulata

Field notes

Sagina subulata (syn. Sagina pilifera), also known as heath pearlwort or awl-leaf pearlwort, is a species of flowering plant in the pink and carnation family Caryophyllaceae. It is sometimes referred to as Irish or Scottish moss, despite not being closely related to mosses. It is native to Europe, from Iceland south to Spain, and east to southern Sweden and Romania. It occurs on dry sandy or gravelly soils.

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1 native animals
supported in the US

Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Pale Tortoise Beetle 1

Key traits

Layer: Ground covers
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Rocky Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Acid Neutral
Resists: Foot traffic
Habit: Dense Spreading
Plant type: Perennial Ground cover

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.