DENSE, MAT-FORMING GROUND COVER: Outsidepride Irish Moss seeds provide a lush, mat-forming ground cover, ideal for pathways, rock gardens, and shaded areas. With live moss-like texture, this perennial adds soft greenery to any landscape as a resilient ground plant and lawn alternative for border accent. LOW-GROWING LAWN ALTERNATIVE: Growing only 1-2 inches tall, Irish Moss seeds offer a compact, low-maintenance ground cover that’s perfect for lawn replacement, thriving as a moisture-loving, shade-tolerant ground covering solution. Ideal for gardens, patios, or filling in between stones for a seamless finish. ADAPTABLE TO SHADE & SUN: Irish Moss can thrive in both partial shade and full sun, making it versatile for ground cover in shaded pathways, bright patios, or rock gardens. This perennial favorite is a dependable choice for shade plants, adding unique texture to outdoor ground cover designs. MOISTURE-RETAINING & SOFT TEXTURE: Irish Moss ground cover grows well in moist, well-drained soils and forms a soft, carpet-like surface. This shade-tolerant cover helps retain moisture in the soil, making it ideal for shaded areas and cooler gardens, perfect for low-traffic areas. COLD-HARDY PERENNIAL FOR ALL SEASONS: With cold tolerance and perennial growth, Irish Moss returns each year, adding low-growing greenery to your landscape. Perfect for shaded gardens, rockery, or as a patio ground cover, this hardy option enhances outdoor spaces year-round. Irish Moss is a hardy perennial ground cover that thrives in USDA zones 4-10, providing a lush, mat-forming spread that reaches 1-2 inches in height and spans 6-12 inches in width. This versatile, low-maintenance option is perfect for adding live moss-like texture to outdoor spaces, making it ideal for pathways, rock gardens, and patio ground cover. With delicate white blooms in spring and summer, it adds a touch of beauty while functioning as a resilient lawn alternative ground cover. Irish Moss is suitable for both full sun and shaded areas, making it a popular choice among shade plants and ground cover plants perennials. Its moderate foot traffic tolerance and deer resistance make it practical for diverse landscapes. For optimal results, sow on the soil surface without covering, at temperatures of 64-72°F, and keep the soil slightly moist until germination, which occurs in 14-21 days. Perfect as a flowering ground cover or as an alternative to traditional lawns, it thrives in well-drained, moisture-retentive soil for vibrant growth all season.