Herniaria glabra — Green Carpet Groundcover forms a tight, low mat of tiny green leaves, useful between stepping stones, in rock gardens, and as a lawn alternative in suitable areas.
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Green Carpet Groundcover forms a tight, low mat of tiny green leaves, useful between stepping stones, in rock gardens, and as a lawn alternative in suitable areas. It is a useful addition for gardeners looking for distinctive seed-grown plants with ornamental, craft, groundcover, or container value.
Surface sow or cover very lightly. Keep evenly moist until germination and avoid burying the tiny seed too deeply.
Seed germination can vary by freshness, storage, temperature, and growing conditions. Use clean containers and a well-drained seed-starting medium.
Green Carpet Groundcover can be used where its mature size, sunlight needs, and moisture preferences are matched to the site. For best performance, provide full sun to partial shade and average to low moisture; well-drained soil.
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View Seedman Product PageGreen Carpet Groundcover is useful for low groundcover, slopes, pathways, and landscape coverage.
Yes. Prepare a clean seedbed and keep seed in contact with the soil surface.
Some groundcovers can substitute for lawn in limited-use areas, but foot traffic tolerance varies.
Yes. Even drought-tolerant groundcovers need steady moisture while seedlings establish.