About

Scleranthus uniflorus is a compact, evergreen perennial forming a bright-green mound of moss-like foliage with petal-less flowers in summer. A rewarding ground-cover plant for a rock garden or gaps in paving.

About the genus

Scleranthus are compact, evergreen perennials forming bright-green mounds of moss-like, linear foliage with petal-less, yellow-green flowers in summer. Grown as ground cover, in rock gardens and between paving stones.

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.