About
Sagina boydii is a tiny, mat-forming, moss-like perennial with emerald-green, slender foliage and minute, white flowers in summer. A specialist and rewarding alpine plant for a sunny, very well-drained rock garden or alpine house.
About the genus
Sagina, the pearlworts, are mat-forming annual or perennial herbs with slender, moss-like foliage and small, white flowers in summer. Grown in sunny, very well-drained rock gardens and troughs.
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.