Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
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Types
M. v. brevipetala
M. v. collina
M. v. frozen
M. v. grandiflora
M. v. paui
M. v. verna
M. v. japonica
Rubus leucodermis, Rubus occidentalis, Rubus coreanus
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Mat-forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
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cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Thyroid problems, tuberculosis
anti-cancer, Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
MINUARTIA verna
RUBUS 'Jewel'
Common Name
Irish Moss
Black Raspberry
In Hindi
आयरिश काई
Black Raspberry Tree
In German
Irish Moss
Schwarze Himbeere Baum
In French
Irish Moss
Noir Arbre Framboise
In Spanish
musgo de irlanda
Negro del árbol de la frambuesa
In Greek
Irish Moss
Μαύρο Raspberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Moss irlandês
Árvore framboesa Preto
In Polish
mech irlandzki
Czarny Raspberry Drzewo
In Latin
Irish Moss
Niger IDAEUS ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Irish Moss and Black Raspberry
Season and care of Irish Moss and Black Raspberry is important to know. While considering everything about Irish Moss and Black Raspberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Irish Moss season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Raspberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Irish Moss is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Raspberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Irish Moss is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Irish Moss and Black Raspberry Physical Information
Irish Moss and Black Raspberry physical information is very important for comparison. Irish Moss height is 7.60 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Black Raspberry height is 182.88 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Irish Moss and Black Raspberry are as follows:
Irish Moss flower color: White
Irish Moss leaf color: Green
Black Raspberry flower color: White
- Black Raspberry leaf color: Green
Care of Irish Moss and Black Raspberry
Care of Irish Moss and Black Raspberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Irish Moss pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Black Raspberry pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Irish Moss needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.