Also known as Rupturewort · 147 gardener saves
Herniaria: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Herniaria, the genus most gardeners know as rupturewort. We track 3 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 3 most-saved Herniaria varieties
Of 3 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
#1 most savedGreen Carpet Rupturewort
Herniaria glabra 'Green Carpet'
#2 most savedRupturewort Sea Foam
Herniaria glabra 'Sea Foam'
#3 most savedRupturewort
Herniaria glabra
How to grow Herniaria
What the Herniaria varieties in our catalog actually agree on — drawn from the care records of the 3 most-grown of them, not from a generic template.
The Herniaria year
- PlantMarch, April, May and September100% of varieties
Plant in well-drained soil in spring or early fall.
- DivideMarch and April100% of varieties
Divide in spring if patches become too large, but it's rarely necessary.
Do
- Water during prolonged dry spells 🌱
- Apply balanced fertilizer in spring
- Mulch to retain soil moisture
- Prune lightly after flowering
- Ensure full sun exposure
Avoid
- Overwater, which can cause root rot ❌
- Plant in poorly drained soil
- Neglect pruning after flowering
- Keep in deep shade
What goes wrong with Herniaria
| Problem | What you'll see | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Aphids | Sticky residue and distorted leaves | Use insecticidal soap or neem oil |
| Root rot | Wilting and browning at base | Improve drainage and reduce watering |
Making more Herniaria
Seed
- Tuck seeds into soil in spring.
- Keep soil moist for 2 weeks.
seed
- Tuck seeds into prepared soil in early spring
- Keep soil moist for 2 weeks until germination
- Thin seedlings to 6 inches apart
- Maintain full sun exposure during growth
- Water sparingly after establishment
- Expect flowering in late spring or early summer
Herniaria questions
How many types of Herniaria are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 3 distinct Herniaria varieties. The most popular — ranked by 147 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Herniaria grow in?
Across its varieties, Herniaria covers USDA Zones 4–9. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Herniaria bloom?
Most Herniaria varieties bloom in summer, late summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Herniaria should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
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Design with Herniaria in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
