Groundcovers

Herniaria glabra (Green Carpet / Rupturewort)

Herniaria glabra

Also known as Green Carpet / Rupturewort

$5.95

Size

SunFull sun
💧WaterLow
🌡Zones5-9
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Herniaria glabra (Green Carpet), 'Green Carpet', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.

A groundcover plant , fills horizontal space with foliage and (often) flowers, suppresses weeds, and stabilizes soil.

Varies by species suits this plant. Plant in well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone varies. Spacing and care vary by species. Many spread by rhizome or stolon to fill in over 1 to 2 seasons.

For Pacific Northwest native alternatives, browse our PNW Natives collection , Mahonia aquifolium, Aquilegia formosa, Tellima grandiflora, and many more support local pollinators and wildlife.

Plant Details

Botanical
Herniaria glabra
Common name
Green Carpet / Rupturewort
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage type
Evergreen
Mature size
1-3 in tall × 12-18 in wide
Growth rate
Slow
Bloom time
Summer (inconspicuous)
Bloom color
Green
Foliage color
Green

Care Notes

Site according to its sun and water needs. Mulch to retain moisture. Prune as needed for shape.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: None documented
  • Wildlife: None documented
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