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The fine-textured, ground hugging, slightly mounded plants resemble moss and are terrific for planting around flagstones, in containers or as a small scale ground cover. Tiny white flowers appear in spring or summer. Needs afternoon shade, and moist, well-drained soil. Not recommended for climates that are both hot, and humid. Winter hardy to zone 5.
How to Plant IRISH MOSS Seeds
Sow seed in cell packs or flats, press into soil but do not cover. Kept at 55-60° F., germination is in 10-25 days. Transplant into the garden 6 inches apart. Can be direct sown in spring (when a light frost is still possible), or fall. However, since many birds like to eat Irish Moss seeds, we recommend starting them in flats (indoors under lights, or outdoors in full shade, covered with a clear plastic dome, or a pane of glass, or transparent plastic) for best results.
