BUSTED! Dwarf Carpet of Stars Myths vs Facts - Ruschia lineolata 'Nana'. And yes, I drive on it...
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- We are myth-busting some misinformation and assumptions surrounding Ruschia lineolata 'Nana' commonly known as Dwarf Carpet of Stars. Some sources say that it's just a glorified Ice Plant, others say it dies off after a few years... we are discussing a few main points of contrasting information and looking at Ruschia up close and personal from a professional standpoint.
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A couple plants referred to commonly as Ice Plant are Delosperma and Carpobrotus. These are NOT Dwarf Carpet of Stars. They are in the same family (Aizoaceae) but are a different genus and species. Ruschia forms a dense mat of foliage making it a great alternative to a traditional lawn. Delosperma and Carpobrotus, while have other uses, are not suitable for foot traffic. Ruschia can definitely take foot traffic and a fair amount of abuse before it shows ware.
We also discuss the notion of Ruschia being 'another invasive species'. Ruschia does not self-sew or naturalize an area. It stays very easily kept within it's intended borders and will not spread by invasive runners or underground rhizomes.
All and all, Dwarf Carpet of Stars is a pretty EPIC plant. It's gaining much popularity as it's ability to save water, time and maintenance costs are an ever increasing need.
Planting preparation is extremely crucial for Ruschia. The soil should be tilled and amendment added to improve the texture. Heavy clay soil will need good amendment to help with drainage.
Ruschia is very drought tolerant once established needing water about every 7-10 days depending on the season, climate, soil condition, and other factors. Just make sure to keep it moist while new plants are establishing.
I hope this video has been helpful...
Happy Planting!!
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Thank you for this. I have convinced my mom to replace her front lawn with this from your last video, and she was still on the fence and listening to nay-say from her friends. But now I think she’s ready to pull the trigger. Great content
Awesome man! It’s a fantastic plant. And thank you!! 🙏🏼😎
Love this channel! Really enjoy watching the vids on draught tolerant plants! Keep ‘em coming
Ahhh man made my day! Thanks for watchin!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼
After seeing your other video about this plant and how to plant/take care of it. I subbed and liked. I'm from North Central Arizona. We have numerous snows each year. I have dogs and cats. Snows melt quickly and our winter days can be 40's to 60's. So this plant sounds great. And having lived in California, I admit, I do miss all the color from Ice plant. A great alternative as you said.
Absolute! It should be able to thrive in some parts of AZ. It does great in Las Vegas, and the climates are similar. We can to ship to any states if you are interested :)
I just stumbled on your previous Carpet of Stars video and had to watch this one. I have been wanting to replace my lawn for over a year now. I live up in the Central Valley, so i know i can plant it here. I also mentioned to my brother, who lives in Sun City, and now he wants to try it. I sent hom a text with the link to the other video.
I just mighr have to stop in as I drive through on the 210 to visit my brother.
We live up in Redding and we replaced our 1600sqft lawn with the dwarf carpet in April of 2021. We planted them 12" on center and use overhead sprinklers to water. They haven't filled in all the way yet but the flowers bloomed in March scattered thru out and we are looking forward to this fall for their second bloom. We live in a walking neighborhood and they're starting to comment on how good it looks.
That’s fantastic! I definitely believe this will catch on more and more, especially as water restrictions continue.
I'm thinking of trying this in Redbluff!
It should work there!
Random question: Have you tried propagating it by cuttings like you would a houseplant? I've been wanting to get some, but I live in the UK and it's not sold here, atleast from what I can tell, and I wanna ask a friend if they can send me a few cuttings over so I can propagate it.
Sandy- We haven't tried propagating them
Oh gosh knowing this can’t selfsow makes it so much easier. I was worried about it being invasive great choice and thanks
Great information! Thanks.
Thanks for watchin!!
Always nervous when a 'shopping site' appears after a search! But your video was honest, straightforward and fun to watch! I learned more about the plant and interested in buying from your nursery.
Wanting something other than traditional grass for my yard. This is a good candidate
@CB BC that too
Clover is good, but I go for variety. I got a bunch of different native ground covers, and each one grows best in different parts of the yard
I live in Southern California (Zone 10) and planted this in my front yard a few months ago and it’s growing great! I purchased one tray at a nursery, and another tray at a big box store.
Are you in the desert by any chance? I’d like to try it but I wasn’t sure it would grow.
@@anxylum I'm in a desert and want to buy this as well. I know it's supposed to be fine in even 120 f heat, which is what I get, so hopefully this thrives
@@Samantha777love oh, I’d love to know if you try it. I won’t be moving for another month or so, but I’ll try it after I get there.
Such an excellent video, thank you. I think I’m going to try a patch here in East Texas, right alongside our lake - and maybe some in the front of the house! Looking to cut down on lawn upkeep! I’ll share results in a few months :)
Awesome! Yes a small test case would be the way to go. Inquire here for a shipping quote: info@budgetplants.com
How did your test go?
I just put four flats in my front yard. Can't wait for it to fill in by 3 months!
I was inspired by your video and then further research and planted this to replace my entire front lawn ~600 sq ft in Feb / March this year. I hired a landscaper to help prep the soil and plant it. He did not measure spacing and spaced out as best he could, and he also didn't look flats with actual plugs, more like pulled off small clumps, with root, off of the flat to plant. The ruschia has grown to cover most of the yard except for one area which has significantly struggled and died back. I'm not sure if it was overwatered, not enough sun, or too much foot traffic, but I really wish I could get it to grow here. I'm inclined to buy another flat or two to plant and baby for a bit. I've also got other areas that seem a bit woody that I'm trying to figure out - maybe they got planted too closely? If you ever happen to be in Venice Beach boardwalk, please let me know and I'll buy you a beer or drink and a meal for some ad hoc consulting of my yard! :)
Thanks for watching! I’d love to see some photos of the installation… I might be able to help diagnose any issues. If you’d like, send pics to info@budgetplants.com.
@BudgetPlants Need your help please. I planted this after finding your videos, thank you for posting! We live in Murrieta, CA. I planted this as my front yard March 2020. It bloomed once in the fall of 2020, which was lovely, but has not ever bloomed again. The front of our home faces South. So the East side is still lovely green as the afternoon sun gets blocked by the house. The front garden and that on the other side of the driveway that get full all-day and West sun have faded and turned yellow. :( And there's actually a couple of dead patches where it didn't grow at all. I am so sad and after all the hard work I did. Had so many compliments from neighbors initially, but I'm embarrassed how it looks now Any suggestions? It's on a drip system and all gets watered at the same time as the East side of the house. Oh, I did fertilize it once after I planted it in 2020. Thinking about doing that again but maybe I should have done that in the spring? Would appreciate any and all suggestions to bring it back to it's lush green. Thank you!
For myth 2, right before I found this video, I read an article that said it turns woody in 4-5 years, not 3. I just planted mine last year. I guess I will see in another 3 years.
Yes, I read that it turns woody in 3 or 4 years. If it has to be replacde , it doesn't save money or on mowing.
Yup. I’ve seen the article. Nonsense. Some of the first installations here in Southern California have been installed 9+ years ago now and going strong looking great. I’m assuming the article writer was potentially getting this confused with either the parent plant, Ruschia lineolata, or Delosperma (Ice Plant). looks similar, but not the same. Many Delosperma varieties get woody after a few years if not pruned.
Hi there from Essex UK 🇬🇧 👋. Very grateful for your helpful and very informative videos on this attractive alternative for a lawn . I’m totally fed up with trying to keep up with the repairing of all the urine scorched patches caused by my German shepherd female and local wild foxes . Can you please tell me how the carpet of stars holds up with this sort of thing ? Thank you in advance 🙏.
Hi! Unfortunately Ruschia would also burn with consistent urine from pets. I might suggest Micro Clover or Creeping Thyme. Hope this helps!
Appreciate the value your channel provides!
Love the texture and depth this adds - would it work in Phoenix AZ?
Many thanks! 🙏🏼🙏🏼
We should be starting some test cases in AZ very soon and should have more definitive info about survivability. We’re hopeful!
@@BudgetPlants much needed reply cant wait to plant to phoenix
I live in the Coachella Valley, which I'm sure you know has a climate very similar to Phoenix. Have you tried this stuff yet?
@@BudgetPlants Why not try some in the Coachella Valley? Just as hot as Phoenix, a little bit drier. Outside of Death Valley, the CV is pretty much the hottest you're going to see (along with, of course, towns along the Colorado River: Lake Havasu, Parker, Blythe, Yuma, etc.) If it can make it here, it'll make it anywhere . . . Hmmm, I wonder if I could make a song out of that. 😊
Hahaa maybe I’ll write that song 😂
Yeah good point. Maybe we can get a test case in that region.
This is amazing and beautiful. I’d love to find this and plant in my area Vacaville, CA.
Hey Nikki! We can sip out to you… inquire here!
info@budgetplants.com
can you propagate the ends that overgrow in areas? if so, how is that done?
Hello there! Would you be willing to share some additional evidence that Ruschia live longer? All I can find is the 3-4 year claim. Do you have any links we could look at? Thanks so much for your time and help! What a beautiful lawn!
Hey! Thanks for watching. There’s an article floating around out there which has very wrong info about Ruschia (possibly confusing it with Delisperma) which states Ruschia will turn woody after 3-4 years. There are many projects in which Ruschia was installed about 8 years ago when this plant was first released and still going strong and vibrant. While I cannot release any addresses, I drive by frequently and notice these projects looking great. This is first hand information from our company as opposed to some writers misinformation or one off experience, possibly from lack of knowledge or incorrect care of the plant.
Will this last in the Midwest? I’m in Chicago and have been trying to find an alternative to grass in my backyard for years.
would it compete with fruit trees and impact yield under dry summer weather?
im in FL and would this be a good option for us? Our dog loves to run and play in the yard with our daughter..will this also be a good option to help with compacted soil?
Hopeful video. I keep going back-and-forth between Ruschia and Kurapia for a lawn replacement . I’m in Sacramento California and I just don’t know which one to pick does anybody know?
Im a gardener myself and looking into lawn alternatives. I have found this video very informing, but i still have a few questions myself on this type of plant.
1. How easy is it to perform soil repair on a lawn with this plant in place. For example, if there is a disturbing ground layer underneath. Is it then possible to do ground work beneath without needing to remove entire sections and needing to replace it after.
2. What kind of maintenaice do these plants require? Im am mainly talking about maintainence on yearly basis.
I hope you could shine some light on these questions so that i could maybe start using in my local area
Hi!
Ruschia can provide great coverage just like a traditional lawn. If there needs to be something done subsurface such as irrigation lines, you can easily remove the plant with its root system in tact, then the install it. Or if the plants get damaged in the process, replanting may be necessary.
Yearly maintenance is minimal. Edging once or twice a year. I also recommend a time release fertilizer twice a year and pre emergent in spring and fall to help with weed control.
Hope this helps!
I'm sold on this turf replacement. Any recommendations on where to buy them?
Thank you for your video. Lawns are high maintenance ALWAYS. Sad to say also afraid of bees/wasps so hopefully these flowers only attract butterflies and birds. This looks like the solution, now to find a local landscaper to get it done ASAP. Best wishes.
Thank you!! Yes, this is a really wonderful alternative. It does take a fair amount of preparation, but once it’s in and thriving, it’s phenomenal. Let me know if you have any other questions that I can help with.
I've never heard of this. I want to tell my son about this as we're building a home currently & will need to put something down. It seems pricy, but long haul not paying someone to mow & saving in water makes sense. You spoke about it being dog friendly as far as them walking on it, but what about them fertilizing it so to speak. We have 3 small to med sized dogs that we let out in the fenced backyard & you can definitely tell the side they potty on as that side looks like a jungle by the time the rest of the yard is ready to mow. Also we live in the middle of Texas. Usually we're not below 20, but everyone knows about snowmageddon a couple years ago. In our area we were hovering just below & above zero for about a week & had 7 inches of snow. Would it survive if that or similar happened again? I saw your other video on the planting & care of it, where you talked about the temps & being pet friendly to walk on. Would dogs be OK if they ate the flowers?
I think website can help you answer your questions! starcarpetlv.com/faqs
I am looking for this myself and found this one in my searches, hope it helps!
It's really not that pricey once you look into installation.
Unless they recommend otherwise iv read that each flat is separated into 48 pieces (I think I'll do less and bigger out of one flat) spaced at 6in apart. Then it takes 6-8 months to grow in.
I thought you would plant the entire flat like tile, but my landscaper said they would become root bound like that.
First of all…. ❤️ your handle lol 😂 Fantastic.
You can actually plant Ruschia flat to flat. It will not get root bound. It definitely eels an instant gratification when used in that way. However, from a financial aspect, it makes sense to separate out the individual plants and space them.
Yes, I was wondering too, how well does it take dogs' pee, will it burn/die like some kind of grass?
Can it be poisonous/toxic to pets?
Also, my dog pulls up whole tufts of grass while playing. How deep do rushia's roots go?
@@elisa6212it’s non-toxic to pets. since it’s a succulent, the roots are probably shallow. if it unroots, you can just plant it again. It can take some pissing. I haven’t tested the limits on that tho lol
Very informative piece. I live in Seattle, WA. I don't love grass but my dogs really do so I end up reseeding and walling it off half the year so they have a cool place to nap and play every summer. After a dozen years though I am done with all the constant maintenance and annual resuscitation. From what I've read this may be the perfect alternative to grass, but can you tell me if you think it would prosper here? Depending on who you ask we are zone 8b or 9a, so sorta on the cusp. Thoughts on viability?
Should be great in WA! So long as it’s given well drained soil. Too much moisture can cause yellowing. All and all it’s a great plant.
Looks very promising. But does it get thicker and thicker as it grows. If yes, will it eventually need to be trimmed down and then allowed to re grow?
You'll need to edge it. It won't get tall hence no mowing.
Any installation addresses to check out in the greater Los Angeles area?
How would this fare in rocky soil? Also it would be quite pricy to do the whole yard all at once.. would it be possible to plant a small section and then as it gets established, cut out small plugs from it to slowly spread it out?
His video here czcams.com/video/omT9k643oBw/video.html
Shows how to plant it from plugs from the flat and let it spread out.
Hopefully, I'm not too late for a response. I'm here in So.Cal., when blooming are there issues with it attracting many bees like an Ice plant?
Thanks!
It will attract some bees when in bloom. Similar to Delosperma (Ice Plant)
hi there I really love this stuff, I have seen in a yard before, but never knew the name or was able to find out.
In order to fill a big area front lawn with this....will I have to remove the previous grass, or will it just fill in once I place some plugs of this?
Hey Karin! So yes, all grass/weeds will have to be removed and a thorough tilling of the soil done. The better the prep the better the results :)
@@BudgetPlants thanks for the info!
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I have this in my yard. Love it. But a lot of it has turned yellow. Does that mean I am not watering it enough?
Watering too much according to what I've read recently.
It supposedly is hardy to 20 F. My winters in central AZ go down to 10 F. Can rushia take this much cold?
WHAT ZONES DOES IT GROW & SURVIVE IN PLEASE. Always good to state this.
Approximately zones 7b to 11.
I read an article that said it needs to be replaced after 3 or 4 years not because it dies, but because it becomes less soft and gets woody and less lawn like. Since all this guy has to say is "GREAT" and he wants to sell it, then I'd try doing a lot of research elsewhere first. And if it's something that you might have to replace after a few years, I'd examine the price too.
There’s some misinformation floating around out there about Ruschia including the above mentioned, hence why the video was done. There’s confusion about this plant versus Delosperma, which does in fact get woody after 3-4 years. Delosperma looks similar to Ruschia and is also in the same family, Aizoaceae, which is why it can be confusing, but does not have the same attributes and is a different genus of plant. Ruschia has been installed in many projects around So Cal which have well surpassed the 3-4 year mark. It’s only going to get more popular as water restrictions tighten, especially in LA County. Definitely do your due diligence to see if it’s something that’s right for your project.
Have heard blossoms attract bees ...
Bee sting allergy needs to know!
Hi! Yes blooms will tend to invite some bees. However not a ton. A few here and there.
How does it handle having lawn furniture used on it?
Good info, i’m looking to replace my grass. I have two concerns though. The first one is about 1/3rd of my front yard gets full shade because the sun rises and sets behind my house. The second concern is that gophers are crazy in my area. Is this a plant that gophers don’t like?
Hey Jeremy, Ruschia can take up to 90% shade and still thrive (given a well-draining soil). Regarding the gophers, it’s not something that they necessarily like, but they will definitely pop up through if it’s in their path of travel. I’d suggest to test out a small area to see if it’s a good option.
does anyone know if it would do ok in a wintery climate? I'm zone 6 in NY.
Can this work in central Florida? I don’t walk or drive on it
2:35 whats that low flat cover on the right? stepable?
how will this do in phoenix Arizona desert?
I am wanting to replace my lawn here in Broward county in south Florida. Can Ruschia lineolata take the hot humid climate we have here? We also get signifcant rain in the summer, as well as lots of 95°+ humid days. I have lots of cacti that seem to do pretty well, but most plants get cooked by the heat.
Did you find out if Dwarf Carpet of Stars can be happy and healthy in South Florida?
will it work in texas? and where to buy?
I planted mine back in February and while it's started to fill in, a lot of spots are starting to get woody/wilty in the summer heat. If I water more often, they start yellowing. Not too sure on what to do to keep them healthy but not over watered.
Did you try 15-15-15 fertilizer?
I'm looking to try and have a patch of this here in Texas where it should thrive. However, less and less rarely lately, it does get to under 10 degrees f during the winter. What happens to this plant during that kind of temp? Would it completely die out to the frost? Would I need to replace it every year that that happens?
According to another video he made, this plant thrives from 20 to 120 F. So I'm not sure how well it will do if it goes below 10 F.
Hey guys.. yes if it gets below 20 degrees for a few days or more, it could harm the plant beyond repair and ultimately kill it off.
Interested in using this as a lawn replacement in Dallas Texas. Would this plant survive in our climate? I have some shaded areas but majority would be full sun. We do get some cold spells under 20F.
Dallas would be questionable because of the winter weather. I’d look to Woolly or Elfin Thyme.
I have been trying to do some research to find the answer, but havent had much luck. Do you know if Ruschia Nana would survive/thrive in Florida or is it too wet here?
Hey! Yes we’ve had test cases in FL and it does well. There are of course microclimates within the state that may pose problems, but if the soil is very well drained, I believe it should do fine.
This sounds perfect for the area beside our patio. But, how cold tolerant is it? I live near St. Louis, where our winters are generally in the 30s, but can get down to the teens and even below that occasionally.
Saint Louis is iffy. I know it does get more than a dusting of snow so I’d say it’s a no go. But it may be worth trying out a small area 🤷🏻♂️
@@BudgetPlants Thanks for your help!
Where can I buy dwarf carpet of stars in Mexico ?
Hi Dom! Loving your videos. Can I plant Ruschia nana in zone 7a in Pennsylvania? I have.a small lawn and want to reduce the lawn with plants. pavers and ground cover (ruschia). If you don't think this will work for me, what would you recommend? I don't want anything that needs mowing or that attracts bees. I have sun until midday. Thanks for any help!
Thanks for watching the vids! Unfortunately Ruschia would only work as an annual in PA. I might recommend a variety of Creeping thyme. Those tend to do well in lower zones. It won’t need mowing, but they can attract bees when in bloom. Another option would be Micro Clover. However it has an invasive quality to it. Everything with plants is a give and take.
@@BudgetPlants Thanks for the reply, and for providing suggested alternatives to the Ruschia. I'm bummed that I can't use it, but glad I asked before purchasing and installing it. Thanks for all the great garden tips!
Hello! How does this hold up to raking? For example, to clean up fallen leaves?
Rakes don’t work too well due to the structure of the plant. A small leaf blower is the way to go.
im trying to find this in australia, cant find it anywhere
Will it survive a cold snap below 10 degrees fahrenheit.
Folks are mentioning front yards, how about in a backyard as a lawn alternative where you might get more foot traffic? Does this like drip irrigation from underneath?
I've been searching for a perfect ground cover for our property. I live in a high altitude area here in Central New Mexico, Zone 7A. Winter is short with minimal snow but it can get really cold a few times during the season. I wonder if I can keep them alive during the winter by covering them with burlap. I'm really interested in this plant!
Hey! So yes, I would tend to believe Ruschia would be fine if covered, so long as air flow was still present. It would worth a small trial section.
@@BudgetPlants Good to know. Thanks so much for replying! I'm a new subscriber. 🙂
AWESOME 😎 🙏🏼🌱🌱
Can you plant it under roses or olive trees? I have a couple of olive trees and rose bushes in the front yard. Can these coexist underneath? I'm in Temecula.
Ruschia can thrive in up to about 90% shade, so long as there is good drainage. I would say what you are describing is fine.
Is this plant good for VA? We do get temps a bit under 20 for a couple of weeks in the year, and it may drop down to under 10 for a couple of days.
It might be a little too cold in VA unfortunately. It could only be used as an annual or covered when under 20 deg f.
How deep is the root system? If they have a shallow root system it may be a great alternative to grass over a spetic drain field?
The roots can reach down to about 8-10 inches. More than a traditional fescue lawn.
Can you buy seeds for this plant?
Very interested in putting this in my front and back yards. How is it with bees?
Im starting from all weeds. Just purchased my home and the yard was all weeds about 3-5 ft tall. So starting from square 1
Congrats on the new purchase!! 🎉 🎉🎉
To answer your first question, yes it does attract bees, but generally not a ton. All the weeds, grass etc would have to be thoroughly eradicated first. Typically, rototilling and soil amendment is also necessary for longevity and health of the Ruschia. An automatic irrigation system is also extremely beneficial so you are not having to schedule hand watering. You can use either overhead spray, or drip line. For more info and quotes, feel free to reach out here..
info@budgetplants.com
I live in Landers, California. Would this work well in the high desert?
It should do well in certain parts of the high desert so long as there is only a light dusting of snow and no more than a few days of 20 degrees or below.
I live in Utah and would love to replace my lawn with this to be more water wise. Can it survive the cold winters and potential months of snow?
UT would be a bit to chilly for Ruschia. It would freeze and not return.
I’ve heard of this and planning to replace my lawn with it but I don’t know where to get them. Tfs
Hey! Inquire here: info@budgetplants.com
In a vid from last yr, you mentioned it doesn't appreciate overwatering. Does that include semi frequent Spring rains? Zone 7a~b
Generally speaking, rainfall is fine. Continuous overwatering from irrigation would create a yellowing of the foliage, and ultimately might lead to root rot.
@@BudgetPlants Thanks!
I am in Cody, WY 82414 and would love to replace my lawn with this. I know in a previous video, you said it was good down to 20 F. We do have several weeks per year that can drop to 0 F. Windchill can go down to -12 F. Will this work in our planting zone? Will it just go dormant or does it die all together? Thank you in advance for any response.
I need an answer to this as well! I am really impressed with this type of grass and want to get it in the future...
Hey! Unfortunately Ruschia would not work for your area. Once it freezes, it will not come back. I might recommend Micro Clover, Creeping Jenny, or some varieties of Thyme.
I live in the pacific NW (portland, OR) do you have any customers that have had good long term results around me? im worried about nature overwatering it? ive read it turns yellow if overwatered.
We currently don’t have any test cases in PNW right now. We are currently undergoing test cases in higher moisture areas on the East Coast where humidity is very high and so far so good.
Where can i buy seeds fo dwarf carpet of stars?
it seems to spread really slowly. Is there a way to make it fill in faster?
A balanced 5-5-5, or 10-10-10 (NKP) fertilizer will help with fill in time.
Hi! We have a lawn full of weeds 9b, what should we do to install this? Our soil is a sort of sand. Do you ship to FL?
Hey! We can definitely ship to you in FL. Inquire here!: info@budgetplants.com
How will this do in North Texas
Do you think this would be okay in Houston, TX? We never really have any weather extremes except hurricanes and tropical storms. We are very humid though.
Although we don’t have any definitive information yet for Texas, we are hopeful that the climate in most regions in TX will work for Ruschia. We should have more info by the end of the year after test cases.
houston area here as well. pls update us on info of how this plant doing in this area
If I live in Florida, how can I bring this beautiful plant here?
We can definitely ship to you! Please email for more info :)
info@budgetplants.com
I live in Manteca CA. about 1.5 hours south of Sacramento. I have been looking for a source close by to purchase this for my lawn replacement. Any suggestion.
We can actually box and ship up to you from So Cal. Inquire here!
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Great question! I'm in the Valley too.
Will this grow in Laughlin, NV?
Can tolerate up to 120°F so it should do well there. It thrives in Las Vegas.
Will this have success in central florida? I can’t find any confirmation for this climate.
Ruschia should do well in FL.
is this the same for the dwarf monkey grass for a lawn alternative. I live in central texas and was using this as a ground cover for an area that was under a shaded under a tree. The rest of the yard is bermuda and the monkey grass is spreading throughout the yard was wondering if this is good or not. Thanks.
Central TX winters would probably a bit too harsh for Ruschia. I know there’s been some freezes that have destroyed plants and Ruschia would not regenerate in this case.
Is Ruschia Nana good in the SF Bay Area? Climate-wise it seems like it would be, but none of the nurseries in my area have ever heard of it, so not sure if it is viable here.
Yup! I can do just fine in the Bay Area. We can ship to you… inquire here: info@budgetplants.com
Where do you get your trays?
We sell and ship!
Inquire here: info@budgetplants.com
Hi. Location would be Thousand Oaks/Newbury Park. As you know, we have water restrictions. Will get full sun. Will a drip line work. I would need this for the backyard and possibly two areas of the front yard. How is this compared to silver carpet, as I already know silver carpet won’t work. Thank you.
And as I’m sure you know, we have the horrible clay soil, so would need to plan accordingly if this is an option.
Will this hold up in the dessert. Highs in the 110s to 120s. Low in the teens. Summer and winter. Even some snow.
It should! It does well in Las Vegas, but it depends on how long it stays in the teens. Beyond a few days it may damage the Ruschia.
do you know where to purchase it here in Florida?
We can ship! info@budgetplants.com
Does it do good in Washington State?? Thinking about purchasing some for my side yard.
It should do great in WA so long as it has well-drained soil 😎
how well will this do in somewhere like Spokane Washington its a high desert with pretty drastic temperature variations. it can get as hot as 120 degrees and as cold as like 20 most years, i have only seen it on occasion once like 12 yeas ago get to -10 but it does happen occasionally.
It would be questionable. The high temps are fine. But getting below 20 for more than several days in a row could be detrimental.
How does it work in shady areas in the south (central NC)?
We are still undergoing test cases in NC, but so far so good. It can thrive in about 90% shade.
how does this plant fare with dog poop and urine? I just recently got a husky and I'm looking for grass alternatives - this looks awesome but not sure if it'll last with a dog.
Did you do it? I’m
Considering for same reason
Microclover really works with dogs ;)
@@finaldreamerxmicroclover deals very well with dog's urine, but in winter it tends to loose all its leaves. Sure, it will grow back in spring, but In winter you will have mud. I have it in my garden, trying to substitute it little by little.
it does well with urine and poop
Would this do well in Florida, in a 10A zone?
Yes it should :) Some regions of FL are very wet and in those areas it may be an issue.
Well I'm sold
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How well would this hold up through winter in Pennsylvania?
Unfortunately it would not survive the cold winters in Pennsylvania.
Hey Dom, have you heard any success stories from the Phoenix area? I know Ruschia can handle up to 120° but is that air temperature or ground temperature?
Nothing yet for definitive info from phoenix just yet. Try out a small area and be the first one! 🌱❤️🌱
@@BudgetPlants they have some planted at the springs preserve that seems to do well in the las vegas area
Gotta ship to arizona!
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Quick question: Can ruschia coexist with bulb plants like iris and dahlias? I’m looking for a ground cover for an area that has both. Thank you!
I would not recommend to have bulbs try to go up through it.
@@BudgetPlants Thank you for your reply. Do you have an alternate plant you might recommend? We have a really difficult time keeping the grass out of the area, and the ruschia looked great….
I would consider Creeping Thyme. Or forms a less dense mat so it would be more conducive to bulbs coming up through.
@@BudgetPlants Thank you!! 😁
is there a similar plant good for lawn replacement that survives better in climates with colder winters?
Elfin thyme could be a decent alternative. Just doesn’t take the foot traffic near as much.
Can I overseed ruschia or do I have to re-sod?
Ruschia cannot be seeded. It has to be plugged or laid similar to sod.
Would this thrive in Georgia around south Atlanta?
I believe it would. Given the proper soil amending and watering conditions.
How will this do in zone 6? would it be a perennial?
It could only be used as an annual in zone six sorry to say. I would love to something like Woolly Thyme for your zone.
I put down about 72 plugs in July of 2022 about 6 inches apart. Most of it has spread, fill in and there are flowers blooming but there's also weeds growing right through it. Like right through it. It's hard to pull out. Will weed killer harm it?
Sorry to hear that… weeds can definitely problematic in the early fill-in stage. A pre-emergent is an absolute must. We use Ronstar, but there are other good ones such as Dimension and Preen. I’d suggest to manually pull ALL weeds and then apply the pre-emergent as per label instructions.