Scotch Moss
Sagina subulata
Location: Kyoto Botanical Garden
- Flower nameScotch Moss
- Scientific nameSagina subulata
- Aliasサギナ, Scotch Moss, Corsican pearlwort, スコッチモス, heath pearlwort, Irish-moss
- Place of originEuropean
- Place of floweringGarden, Potted flower
- Flowering seasonMay, June, July, August
What is Scotch Moss
Irish moss (scientific name: Sagina subulata) is an evergreen perennial of European origin, Caryophyllaceae family Sagina genus. Late spring to summer, a small white flower blooms. Usage: Ground cover, potted plant.
General name : Irish moss, Also known as: Sagina, heath pearlwort, Corsican pearlwort (Pearlwort), Scotch Moss (Scotch Moss), Mofrich,Herd length: 10 cm, flowering period: May to August, Flower color: White, Flower Diameter: 0.4 - 0.5 cm.
- OrderCaryophyllales
- FamilyCaryophyllaceae
- GenusSagina
- SpeciesS. subulata
- Type of flowerRadial symmetrical flower
- Array of flowerCluster inflorescence
- Petal shapeFive-petal
- Leaf typeLinear
- Edge of the leafEntire
- Life typeEvergreen perennial
- Flower colors
- Colors of the leavesGreen
- Fruit colorGreen
- Height10.0 ~ 10.0 cm
- Diameter of flower0.4 ~ 0.5 cm
