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Thu, May 15, 08 at 22:49
| We're building a patio in an area that gets sun only part of the day - primarily in late morning til mid afternoon. Also, there is a large tree that shades a small portion of the area. We are laying pavers and I want a ground cover between the pavers and like both creeping thyme and irish moss. Which would work the best in that invironment? |
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- Posted by bullthistle (My Page) on Fri, May 16, 08 at 8:41
| Either one would do, moss does better in shade then thyme but it can take shade as well, but does better in full sun. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Propagating Perennials
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- Posted by martybee_mo z6MO (My Page) on Fri, May 16, 08 at 16:22
| Thanks for your input and for the link. Marty |
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- Posted by gardengal48 PNW zone 8 (My Page) on Sat, May 17, 08 at 7:49
| Irish moss, Sagina subulata, is not a moss at all - it just looks moss-like :-) And it prefers full sun and rich, moist soils. Personally, I don't think either are good choices for mostly shady areas. For partial shade areas, I'd consider Corsican sandwort (Arenaria balerica), Corsican mint (Mentha requienii), blue star creeper (Pratia/Isotoma), or baby tears (Soleirolia soleirolii). |
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- Posted by buyorsell888 Zone 8 Portland OR (My Page) on Mon, May 26, 08 at 15:34
| I have tried both Irish and Scotch moss in partial sun and it doesn't do well at all. As advised, it isn't really moss and it needs full sun. |
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