Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Types
M. v. brevipetala
M. v. collina
M. v. frozen
M. v. grandiflora
M. v. paui
M. v. verna
M. v. japonica
M. v. brevipetala
M. v. collina
M. v. frozen
M. v. grandiflora
M. v. paui
M. v. verna
M. v. japonica
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Thyroid problems, tuberculosis
Burns, Thyroid problems, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Culinary use, 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
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MINUARTIA verna
MINUARTIA verna
Common Name
Irish Moss
Irish Moss
In Hindi
आयरिश काई
आयरिश काई
In German
Irish Moss
Irish Moss
In French
Irish Moss
Irish Moss
In Spanish
musgo de irlanda
musgo de irlanda
In Greek
Irish Moss
Irish Moss
In Portuguese
Moss irlandês
Moss irlandês
In Polish
mech irlandzki
mech irlandzki
In Latin
Irish Moss
Irish Moss
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Not Available
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Genus
Minuartia
Minuartia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Irish Moss and Irish Moss
Season and care of Irish Moss and Irish Moss is important to know. While considering everything about Irish Moss and Irish Moss Care, growing season is an essential factor. Irish Moss season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Irish Moss season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Irish Moss is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Irish Moss is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Irish Moss is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Irish Moss is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Irish Moss and Irish Moss Physical Information
Irish Moss and Irish Moss physical information is very important for comparison. Irish Moss height is 7.60 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Irish Moss height is 7.60 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Irish Moss and Irish Moss are as follows:
Irish Moss flower color: White
Irish Moss leaf color: Green
Irish Moss flower color: White
- Irish Moss leaf color: Green
Care of Irish Moss and Irish Moss
Care of Irish Moss and Irish Moss include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Irish Moss pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Irish Moss pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Irish Moss needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Irish Moss needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.