About
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.
About the 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
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand, Chalk
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming, Trailing
FoliageSemi evergreen, Evergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any well drained soil in full sun or partial shade
PruningRemove damaged foliage in spring
PropagationPropagate by seed indoors in spring or autumn
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free