Plant Information

Common Name: RUPTUREWORT
Scientific Name: Herniaria glabra

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R101.00

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Description

• Perennial
• Rupturewort, also called Green Carpet due to the plant’s spreading nature and soft texture underfoot – is native to Europe and western Asia.
• It is cultivated as a dense green ground- or grave-cover that is ideal for low-maintenance gardens.
• Rupturewort can thrive even in the poorest quality soils and is low-growing (up to 5cm tall), spreads efficiently, doesn't take a lot of upkeep, and can help prevent weed intrusion.
• The green foliage adds a lovely bright splash of colour in the spring and summer and in late autumn, it transitions to showing shades of red and orange.
• It spreads beautifully and grows well in rock gardens, flower beds, and containers and as a ground cover to prevent soil erosion.
• Performs best in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soils with a soil pH of neutral to acidic.
• Drought tolerant as it requires little water once established.

Parts Used

• Whole plant.

Medicinal Uses. It is said that

• Rupturewort is a traditional herb used primarily to support urinary tract health by acting as a diuretic and antispasmodic to help with kidney stones and infections.
• It is anti-inflammatory and analgesic and traditionally used for pain and inflammation related to rheumatism, arthritis, and gout.
• Can be used externally to heal ulcers.

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