Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
M. v. brevipetala
M. v. collina
M. v. frozen
M. v. grandiflora
M. v. paui
M. v. verna
M. v. japonica
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Thyroid problems, tuberculosis
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MINUARTIA verna
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Irish Moss
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
आयरिश काई
Chionodoxa
In German
Irish Moss
Chionodoxa
In French
Irish Moss
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
musgo de irlanda
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Irish Moss
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Moss irlandês
Chionodoxa
In Polish
mech irlandzki
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Irish Moss
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Not Available
Cestoda
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Minuartia
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Irish Moss and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Irish Moss and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Irish Moss and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Irish Moss season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Irish Moss is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Irish Moss is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Irish Moss and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Irish Moss and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Irish Moss height is 7.60 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Irish Moss and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Irish Moss flower color: White
Irish Moss leaf color: Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Irish Moss and Chionodoxa
Care of Irish Moss and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Irish Moss pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Irish Moss needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.