Grass-alternative lawns have become more popular over recent years as they provide low-effort solutions to a luscious green carpet. The latest on the scene is an Irish moss lawn, loved for its soft texture, charming flowers, and low-maintenance.
Irish moss (Sagina subulata) is not actually a true moss, but rather a flowering ground cover plant in the carnation family. It has mat-forming foliage with white blooms in spring and is incredibly easy to grow and care for – it doesn't even need fertilizing. Although slow-growing, it's straightforward to grow Irish moss from seed (like with these Irish moss seeds on Amazon), or you can plant plug plants in spring to fast-track your lawn.
