Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
M. v. brevipetala
M. v. collina
M. v. frozen
M. v. grandiflora
M. v. paui
M. v. verna
M. v. japonica
Helen Campbell spider flower, Queen Series spider flower, Violet Queen spider flower
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
vacant lots, wastelands, yards
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
8-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
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
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
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
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
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Thyroid problems, tuberculosis
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antinociceptive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used for bedding in gardens
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
Foundation, Landscape
Botanical Name
MINUARTIA verna
CLEOME hassleriana
Common Name
Irish Moss
Cleome, Pink Queen, Spider Flower
In Hindi
आयरिश काई
Pink Queen
In German
Irish Moss
rosa Königin
In French
Irish Moss
Reine rose
In Spanish
musgo de irlanda
Reina de color rosa
In Greek
Irish Moss
ροζ Βασίλισσα
In Portuguese
Moss irlandês
Rainha -de-rosa
In Polish
mech irlandzki
Różowa Królowa
In Latin
Irish Moss
Regina Pink
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Brassicales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Cleomaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cleomeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Irish Moss and Pink Queen
Season and care of Irish Moss and Pink Queen is important to know. While considering everything about Irish Moss and Pink Queen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Irish Moss season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Queen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Irish Moss is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pink Queen is Sand while the PH of soil for Irish Moss is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Queen is Acidic, Neutral.
Irish Moss and Pink Queen Physical Information
Irish Moss and Pink Queen physical information is very important for comparison. Irish Moss height is 7.60 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Pink Queen height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Irish Moss and Pink Queen are as follows:
Irish Moss flower color: White
Irish Moss leaf color: Green
Pink Queen flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Queen leaf color: Green
Care of Irish Moss and Pink Queen
Care of Irish Moss and Pink Queen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Irish Moss pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Pink Queen 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 Pink Queen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.