LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil lightly moist.
SIZE: Moderate grower to 1 in. tall and 12 in. wide.
| Description | Handsome, lush, chartreuse to yellow, moss-like foliage forms a soft mat that works well along walkways and between stepping stones. Tiny translucent white flowers add to its beauty in spring. Tolerates moderate foot traffic. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Ground Cover, Edging |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Chartreuse |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average, well-drained soils. Takes sun in cool, coastal regions; best in bright shade, particularly in hot southern climates. Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture. As a groundcover, space plants 9-12 in. apart; closer for faster fill. |
| Lore | The British Natural History Museum lists S. subulata as native to Scotland where it is known in English as Heath Pearlwort and in Gaelic as Mungan M’intich. |



