Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Central America, Mexico, North America
Types
M. v. brevipetala
M. v. collina
M. v. frozen
M. v. grandiflora
M. v. paui
M. v. verna
M. v. japonica
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove the old foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Thyroid problems, tuberculosis
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Immunity, Manganese, Obesity, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
For making oil, Used As Food
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
MINUARTIA verna
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
Common Name
Irish Moss
Winter Squash
In Hindi
आयरिश काई
कोंहड़ा
In German
Irish Moss
Winter squash
In French
Irish Moss
courges d'hiver
In Spanish
musgo de irlanda
calabaza de invierno
In Greek
Irish Moss
σκουός χειμώνα
In Portuguese
Moss irlandês
abóbora
In Polish
mech irlandzki
dynia
In Latin
Irish Moss
cucurbita
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Caryophyllales
Violales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Minuartia
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Papilionoideae
Season and Care of Irish Moss and Winter Squash
Season and care of Irish Moss and Winter Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Irish Moss and Winter Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Irish Moss season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Winter Squash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Irish Moss is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Winter Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Irish Moss is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Winter Squash is Neutral.
Irish Moss and Winter Squash Physical Information
Irish Moss and Winter Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Irish Moss height is 7.60 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Irish Moss and Winter Squash are as follows:
Irish Moss flower color: White
Irish Moss leaf color: Green
Winter Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Winter Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Irish Moss and Winter Squash
Care of Irish Moss and Winter Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Irish Moss pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Winter Squash pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove the old foliage. In summer Irish Moss needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Winter Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.