I was wondering how late I would be able to plant Herniaria glabra plugs? Would it be ok if they were planted in mid September?
The recommended planting time is late spring to early summer.
I would recommend overwintering them if possible in a greenhouse, but if this is not possible, go ahead and plant out.
Make sure you water well and get them established before they go dormant for the winter.
RE: HERNIARIA GLABRA GREEN CARPET RUPTUREWORT. Will this take over grassy areas, or will the grass have to be removed in order for it to grow? Thanks for your help.
Growers suggest this plant for use in rock gardens, specimen plantings and containers. I did not find information on invasive qualities.
Can Herniaria Glabra (Green Carpet) tolerate being mowed? Considering replacing weeds/grass with it but live where an Association mows and trims, sometimes weekly. My hesitation is that they will likely mow even if instructed to avoid the area.
According to my research, this cover will stay short. It is likely that if they mow, the plant will be mostly untouched. If it does get cut a little, I don't think it would kill it.
Here is an article with more information:https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/search/?q=mowing%20green%20garpet
I would like to plant carpet ground cover and would to know how it handle the winters in my location
The hardy zones for Green Carpet are 5-10, so frost is not an issue.
Hail can damage nearly any leafy plant, but I don't think it should be a problem in harming or killing off this ground cover.
It is an easy-care perennial that is an excellent choice for growing between flagstones or growing as a lawn substitute. Deep green foliage creates a dense evergreen carpet, becoming bronze in winter. Tolerates high foot traffic. Well-suited for use as edging, ground cover or in containers.
I am thinking about putting green carpet ground cover on my property but need the botanical name for this plant. Thank you, Pamela Dix
Herniaria glabra is the botanical name for this lawn alternative.