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HERNIARIA glabra AlterGazon®

HERNIARIA glabra AlterGazon®

A very interesting selection because of its very fine moss-like foliage. HERNIARIA glabra AlterGazon® grows easily in dry, poor and shallow (but not calcareous) soil. It quickly forms a dense, short green carpet. HERNIARIA glabra AlterGazon® is part of our solution IN PLACE OF LAWN and bears the brand name AlterGazon®.

5 x 30cm Covering
Evergreen Green
Sunny to half-shade
-25° °C
Alternative lawns, ground cover, joints.
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Packaging P77 A5
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Packaging GT9
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Packaging P77 A5
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Characteristics of the AlterGazon® HERNIARIA glabra

HERNIARIA glabra AlterGazon® is an evergreen perennial that forms a mat and grows low.  They grow to a height of about 5 cm and spread out to form a mat of leaves about 30 cm in diameter. They are very good plants for an alternative to lawns, being evergreen, drought tolerant and soft underfoot. They also look great in joints between paving stones, filling patio pots and as ground cover. 

What is the AlterGazon® range

How to replace lawns with less water, less fertiliser and less or no mowing. LAFORET Jeunes Plants offers the AlterGazon® range, 6 tested varieties guaranteeing a real living plant carpet, aesthetic and dense foliage preventing the development of weeds and tolerance to occasional trampling. The AlterGazon® range is the answer, for each region of France, with one or more varieties as alternatives to lawns, adapted to the climate, exposure and soil type. Discover the AlterGazon® varieties

How to use AlterGazon® HERNIARIA glabra

AlterGazon® HERNIARIA glabra is very useful in alternative lawns, either mixed or alone. It can also be planted in pots and hanging baskets.

Tips for successful cultivation of the HERNIARIA glabra AlterGazon®

It grows best in sun or semi-shade and in well-drained soil, tolerating poor soil and other difficult conditions.  It requires little maintenance once established, with perhaps a little spring cleaning.

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