Guide to growing garden plants - Herniaria Rupture Wort

Herniaria are mat growing hardy perennials. they reach from between 10 to 45cm in height, and carry tiny green flowers that bloom in the summer.

This makes them ideal for use in rock gardens.

A common name for Herniaria is Rupture wort.

How to grow Rupture Wort (Herniaria)

Rupture wort can be grown outdoors by sowing seed either in the early spring (before the last frost) or towards the end of autumn. Lightly cover the seed once sown. It is best to grow Rupture Wort in either sunny or partially shaded areas of the garden that has good drainage and a dry soil.

If you prefer to start Herniaria off indoors first then they take around two weeks to germinate at 21 degrees centigrade. They should be started off about 2 months before transplanting out following the last frost of spring. It is best to space Rupture wort at about 30 to 45cm apart. If you require more plants then they can be had by division in the autumn.