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Irish Moss

15 years ago

I want to plant Irish Moss at different locations on our property and tie it in with other types of ground coverings. Way to much grass and I want to get rid of all of it. Much of the property will be turned into edible landscaping. Has anyone had any luck growing IM in Northern Alabama?

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buyorsell888
15 years ago
I would assume it would do fine in Alabama but you should know it is not really a moss and wants almost full sun at least here in Oregon or it gets really scraggly and discolored. Sagina subulata (Irish) and Sagina subulata ÂAureaÂ (Scotch) are the latin names.
novice_2009
15 years ago
I thought irish moss was a type of seaweed? kept some Irish from starving during potato famine? Guess I'm way off. Good luck. I've got moss growing in various places, having a house that faces north, some hills, and it stays wet.Don't know what kind of moss it is, but I kinda like it. Adds interest to my shady woodland yard.
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