Rupturewort (Herniaria glabra) is a low-maintenance, easy-to-grow perennial ground cover option. It can grow in even the poorest of soils. Low maintenance and almost indestructible, Herniaria glabra (Rupturewort) is a spreading evergreen perennial forming a dense carpet of tiny, succulent leaves.
Bright green in most seasons, the foliage turns bronze in winter, providing further seasonal interest. Commonly known as Rupturewort or Green Carpet, Herniaria Glabra is a low-growing ground cover that only reaches a height of about 3 inches. It can be used as a lawn-alternative, and is nearly as wear tolerant as grass. Herniaria glabra [her-nee-AR-ee-uh, GLAY-bruh] is a hardy, low growing groundcover known as Rupturewort, Smooth Rupturewort or simply, Green Carpet.
herniaria glabra, This perennial plant is a member of the Caryophyllaceae family and native to North Africa, western Asia, and parts of Europe. Herniaria glabra, the smooth rupturewort, is a plant of the family Caryophyllaceae, and grows in North America and Europe. It contains herniarin, a methoxy analog of umbelliferone. Rupturewort - Green Carpet (Herniaria Glabra) - 100 Seeds - Seed ... « Previous Plant | Next Plant » Herniaria glabra Rupturewort (Green Carpet) Evergreen carpeter with tiny leaves that turn bronze in winter.
herniaria glabra, Self sows. Makes a good ground cover in place of grass in sunny areas. Tolerates heavy foot traffic. Space on 6"-10" centers. The vibrant green of Herniaria perks up gray leaved plants (like Lavenders) and offsets darker green plants like Hyssop, Myrtle and Germander. It is soft to walk on and can take quite a bit of foot traffic, as long as it is not continual.
