Rupturewort, Green Carpet

Rupturewort, Green Carpet

Herniaria glabra

A drought-tolerant perennial suited to hot, dry sunny borders and low-maintenance landscapes.

  • Dense, deep green carpet of tiny teardrop-shaped leaves
  • Evergreen foliage
  • Drought tolerant
  • Tolerates high foot traffic
  • Use between flagstones and in sidewalk cracks
  • Leaves may take on a bronze hue in the winter
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil Moisture
Well-drained, Moist, Average
Drought Tolerant
Hardiness Zone
5 – 5
Mature Height (meters)
0.03 – 0.05
Mature Spread (meters)
0.3 – 0.45
Growth Rate
Fast
Flower Colour
White
Foliage Colour
Green
Bloom Time
Summer
Habit
Spreading
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Landscape Uses
Border, Rock garden
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Herniaria grows best in a moist to average, well-drained soil, however, it will adapt to most soil types. Extremely drought tolerant, but not easily transplanted because of its taproot.

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