Also known as Glabrous Rupturewort · Green Carpet · Herniary Breastwort
Smooth Rupturewort (Herniaria glabra) is a low-growing, mat-forming evergreen perennial with tiny white flowers, often used as a groundcover or lawn substitute.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
75% intensity
Prefers full sun, but tolerates partial shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; reduce in winter.
Well-drained, Gritty, Sandy, Loam
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Hardy to moderate frosts; protect from extreme cold.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced liquid feed.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in winter.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, as Herniaria glabra is drought-tolerant once established. Overwatering is a common cause of failure.
Prune to maintain shape and encourage denser growth. Lightly trim back leggy stems in spring or after flowering. Remove any dead or damaged foliage as needed.
Regular light pruning helps keep the plant compact and ground-hugging, preventing it from becoming straggly.
Propagate by seeds sown in spring, or by softwood cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Seeds can be sown directly into the ground or started indoors.
Cuttings root readily in well-draining soil or a perlite/peat mix, usually within a few weeks.
Repot only when necessary, typically every 2-3 years for container-grown plants. Choose a pot with ample drainage holes. Refresh the potting mix with a well-draining, gritty compost.
Repot in spring before new growth begins to minimize transplant shock.
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus | Herniaria |
| Species | Herniaria glabra |
Similar in genus Herniaria
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