Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
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
sandy seeps, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Mat-forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark 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
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Seedlings
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Thyroid problems, tuberculosis
Astringent, Fertility
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Jam, Traditional medicine, 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
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MINUARTIA verna
MITCHELLA repens
Common Name
Irish Moss
Partridgeberry
In Hindi
आयरिश काई
partridgeberry
In German
Irish Moss
partridgeberry
In French
Irish Moss
partridgeberry
In Spanish
musgo de irlanda
partridgeberry
In Greek
Irish Moss
partridgeberry
In Portuguese
Moss irlandês
partridgeberry
In Polish
mech irlandzki
partridgeberry
In Latin
Irish Moss
partridgeberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rubiales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Rubiaceae
Genus
Minuartia
Mitchella
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Irish Moss and Partridgeberry
Season and care of Irish Moss and Partridgeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Irish Moss and Partridgeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Irish Moss season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Partridgeberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Irish Moss is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Partridgeberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Irish Moss is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Partridgeberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Irish Moss and Partridgeberry Physical Information
Irish Moss and Partridgeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Irish Moss height is 7.60 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Partridgeberry height is 2.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Irish Moss and Partridgeberry are as follows:
Irish Moss flower color: White
Irish Moss leaf color: Green
Partridgeberry flower color: White
- Partridgeberry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Irish Moss and Partridgeberry
Care of Irish Moss and Partridgeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Irish Moss pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Partridgeberry 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 Partridgeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.