Sagina subulata 'Aurea'

Also Known As

Golden Scotch Moss
Pearlwort
Scotch Moss

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 1"
W: 12"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Sagina subulata 'Aurea' plant details

Sagina subulata 'Aurea' is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with gold foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sagina subulata 'Aurea'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen gold
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 1 IN tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sagina subulata 'Aurea'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 4. Small white flowers. Dense gold carpet.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

This moss look-alike plant is actually a member and a good choice for tucking in between stones and use as as a hardy ground cover. Gold-green mats of mossy foliage with occasional tiny white flowers. yes, you just want to pat it. Likes a soil that is well drained but not overly dry. shipping 4" pots.

By: Avant Gardens

This low, flat perennial looks like a golden carpet with all year color. Tiny white flowers about one sixteenth inch wide bloom in summer are shown in photo with 3 inch figure. We use it as a LiveScale© hillside cover for the mountains of our Garden Railroad as shown in small photo. Give moderate water and good drainage, takes sun to part shade in hotter summers.

By: Mini Forest By Sky

Grown for its dense, mounded, bright gold to chartreuse green foliage than can form a soft, mossy carpet. Makes a nice groundcover in small areas and can be planted between pavers. Full sun to part shade. Small, white, star-like flowers in spring. Who knew this was in the pink family and related to Dianthus and carnations? I didn't until I wrote this description!

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

This lovely groundcover likes a fair amount of sun and average moisture. It will be covered with the most delicate tiny white flowers in spring and sporadically throughout the summer. An evergreen, it is slow spreading and perfect for the rock garden or between stepping stones on a path.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Bright yellow, mossy groundcover, very fine textured, with tiny white flowers in late spring. Good for rock gardens or between paving stones, or anywhere the sun can keep good color. Even stands some foot traffice. Needs average summer water, not to much, not too little. Easily divided to start in new areas. Frost hardy in USDA zone 3.