Scleranthus is a hardy, low-growing groundcover ideal for New Zealand gardens, particularly rockeries, alpine landscapes, and borders. Its fine, moss-like foliage provides year-round texture and coverage. The Plant Company offers premium NZ-grown Scleranthus plants, perfect for gardeners seeking durable and attractive groundcover solutions.
Scleranthus uniflorus, commonly known as New Zealand Moss, is a NZ native that forms a dense cushion of moss like growth. It is a popular landscaping...
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Plant Size And Growth Habit
Scleranthus forms dense mats growing just a few centimetres high, spreading widely to cover soil and suppress weeds. Its fine, soft foliage adds unique texture and a lush green carpet effect. The plant thrives in well-drained soil and tolerates dry, exposed conditions typical of alpine and rock garden environments.
Why Choose Scleranthus For Your Garden?
This groundcover is ideal for difficult sites, including slopes, rockeries, and dry patches where other plants struggle. It reduces soil erosion, helps retain moisture, and adds year-round visual interest with minimal maintenance. Scleranthus is well-suited to NZ’s temperate and alpine climates.
Care And Maintenance Tips
Scleranthus requires minimal care beyond ensuring good drainage and occasional watering during prolonged dry spells. It prefers sunny to partly shaded spots and benefits from light trimming to maintain tidy growth. Its low profile makes it perfect for layering under taller plants or between paving stones.
Fast Nationwide Delivery Across New Zealand
Our Scleranthus plants are locally grown and carefully packed to arrive healthy and ready to plant. We provide expert advice and reliable shipping nationwide, making it easy to add this versatile groundcover to your garden.
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