Herniaria glabra
smooth rupturewort
Mat-forming, trailing perennial plant to 7.5cm tall, producing a dense, evergreen, ground cover of tiny, vibrant green leaves turning bronze in winter, and little clusters of tiny green flowers, from late spring to early summer
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green Bronze |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- Yes
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen or Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming, Trailing
- Genus
A genus of flat, mat-forming flowering plants native mainly to Europe, Asia and Africa. The spreading, fleshy green foliage forms a thick green carpet and produces very small greenish-yellow flowers which can be difficult to see as they blend in with the foliage
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well drained soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed indoors in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Banks and slopes
- Ground cover
Pruning
Remove damaged foliage in spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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