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Rupturewort

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$49.00
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Rupturewort

Rupturewort

Herniaria glabra, Green Carpet

A tough, walkable, moss-like groundcover that forms a drought-proof green carpet with zero mowing or fuss.
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Description

Rupturewort, botanically known as Herniaria, is a fine-textured, mat-forming ground cover valued for its durability and subtle beauty. Unlike traditional lawns, it stays extremely low to the ground, spreads evenly, and requires minimal water once established. Its tiny green leaves create a smooth, carpet-like surface that works especially well between stepping stones, along pathways, and in modern or Mediterranean garden designs.

In California landscapes, Rupturewort is often used as a lawn alternative in low-traffic areas or as a filler plant where turf struggles.

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  • Mature height: 1–3 inches
  • Mature spread: 1–2 feet

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  • Features:Foliage: Tiny, oval, bright green to yellow-green leaves turning bronze in winter; soft, slightly spongy texture.Flowers: Minute, inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers nestled among leaves.Habit: Dense, flat, carpet-forming evergreen perennial with slender, creeping stems
  • Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
  • Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade (best color in full sun)
  • Key Advantages:Tolerates light to moderate foot traffic.Extreme drought and poverty soil tolerance.Salt and alkaline soil resistant.Effectively suppresses weeds.Never requires mowing
  • Landscape Uses:Between stepping stones and pavers.Lawn alternative for pathways.Rock and alpine gardens.Container and trough gardens.Erosion control on slopes

Faqs

Q: How do I establish it between stepping stones?
A: Plant small plugs or divisions about 6-8 inches apart in well-drained soil. Keep evenly moist until the plants have rooted and begun to spread (usually one growing season). Once established, it will fill in the gaps and require minimal care.

Q: Will it handle hot, reflected heat from pavers?
A: Yes, it is exceptionally heat-tolerant and performs well in the reflected heat of patios and walkways, provided it has good drainage. Its ability to survive in these conditions is one of its greatest strengths.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

Local delivery across the Bay Area — and beyond.

San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.
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