heath pearlwort
Also known as: lawn pearlwort; lawn spurrey
A low-growing evergreen perennial, forming dense mats of slender stems that root at the the nodes, with fine, linear mid-green leaves held in pairs along the stems. Tiny white flowers are held up on stems to 4cm high in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- heath pearlwort (Sagina subulata)
- Genus
- Sagina
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial · Alpine Rockery
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of heath pearlwort
Distribution map
Europe
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of heath pearlwort
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heath pearlwort care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required, but may be trimmed back from paving to keep edges neat
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown in containers in autumn, or by division in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, acid to neutral soil, in full sun with some midday shade. Dislikes intense heat, drought and waterlogging. May become leggy in too much shade. Tolerates light foot traffic, good for gaps in paving as well as rock gardens, troughs and small, low-use lawns
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, and to red spider mite if grown under glass
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