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(Herniaria glabra)
Green Carpet (Herniaria glabra)
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Photo by: Alexis | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Alexis | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2020-05-18T15:13:42-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Herniaria glabra, commonly known as Green Carpet or Smooth Rupturewort, is an evergreen perennial herb, often used as a ground cover due to its low, mat-forming growth habit. It is native to a variety of habitats including open woodlands, grasslands, and along riverbanks in Europe, Asia, and North Africa. This plant typically reaches a height of 0.3 feet (0.09 meters) and spreads 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters), creating a dense carpet-like appearance. The small, inconspicuous greenish-white flowers bloom in summer and are not particularly showy, but they do attract beneficial insects.
Green Carpet is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to create a low-maintenance lawn alternative. It is soft to walk on, making it a popular choice for green roofs, between paving stones, and in xeriscaping. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils, although it can tolerate a range of soil types. While it requires low to medium amounts of water, it is important to avoid overwatering to prevent root rot. Herniaria glabra is not known for serious pest or disease problems, but it can suffer in poorly drained soils or with excessive moisture.CC BY-SA 4.0
Green Carpet is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to create a low-maintenance lawn alternative. It is soft to walk on, making it a popular choice for green roofs, between paving stones, and in xeriscaping. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils, although it can tolerate a range of soil types. While it requires low to medium amounts of water, it is important to avoid overwatering to prevent root rot. Herniaria glabra is not known for serious pest or disease problems, but it can suffer in poorly drained soils or with excessive moisture.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.1-0.3 feet
- Width: 1-2 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Low, Medium
- Drainage: Fast, Medium
Common Uses
Drought Tolerant, Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rock Garden, Street Planting
Natural Habitat
Open woodlands, grasslands, and along riverbanks in Europe, Asia, and North Africa
Other Names
Common Names: Smooth Rupture Wort , Smooth Rupturewort , Almindelig Brudurt , Kahles Bruchkraut , Herniaire Glabre , Kaal Breukkruid , Brokkurt , Vanlig Knytling , Knytling
Scientific Names: Herniaria glabra , Herniaria microcarpa , Herniaria corrigioloides , Herniaria graebneri , Herniaria kotovii , Herniaria vulgaria
GBIF Accepted Name: Herniaria glabra L.