Known to be nearly indestructible, this is an excellent choice for growing between flagstones or growing as a lawn substitute. The tiny leaves create a dense evergreen carpet, becoming bronze in winter. Insignificant green flowers. Easily divided in spring. Tends to need watering during periods of extreme drought. Sometimes used in formal carpet bedding schemes. Growth rate is fairly slow and easy to control. Rupturewort is a relatively unknown perennial that deserves to be used more often in our gardens USDA Zones: 5 -9 Optimal Growing Conditions Sun Exposure Full Sun or Partial Shade Soil Type Normal or Sandy or Clay Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid Soil Moisture Average or Moist Care Level Easy Appearance and Characteristics Flower Colour Green Blooming Time Early Summer Mid Summer Foliage Color Deep Green Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Alpine & Rock Containers Deer Resistant Edging Evergreen Ground Cover Flower Head Size Very Small Height 1-3 cm 0-1 inches Spread 25-30 cm 10-12 inches Foot Traffic HighGrowth Rate Slow
