Sagina subulata 'Aurea'
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- sa-JEE-nuh sub-yoo-LAH-tuh
- Description
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Yellow Scotch moss is a low-growing soft herbaceous evergreen perennial groundcover in the carnation family (Caryophyllaceae) with moss-like foliage but is not a moss.
This plant does best in full sun in cooler climates and partial shade in the southeast in average, moist, well-drained soils. Easy propagation is by dividing clumps in early spring or fall. Self-seeding can occur, however, unwanted growth is easily removed. It is tolerant of some foot traffic.
Yellow scotch moss has rounded green buds that open to form the 5-petaled solitary star-shaped flowers in spring. It will form a mat of chartruse yellow leaves up to 12 inches wide.
Use yellow scotch moss as a ground cover, in a rock garden, over a rock wall, as edging or in a container.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Generally disease and pest free, but can be susceptible to aphids.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Sagina
- Species:
- subulata
- Family:
- Caryophyllaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Seed
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Western and Central Europe
- Play Value:
- Defines Paths
- Easy to Grow
- Textural
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Ground Cover
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit/Form:
- Spreading
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Low
- Texture:
- Fine
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Clay
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Available Space To Plant:
- Less than 12 inches
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Color:
- Brown/Copper
- Fruit Type:
- Capsule
- Fruit Description:
- An oblong capsule with tiny, smooth triangular seeds. They may self-sow.
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- White
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Star
- Flower Petals:
- 4-5 petals/rays
- Flower Description:
- Tiny, white translucent flowers have 5 petals in spring.
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Soft
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Opposite
- Leaf Shape:
- Linear
- Subulate
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- < 1 inch
- Leaf Width:
- < 1 inch
- Leaf Description:
- Chartreuse green leaves are1/2 to 1 inch in length, which can form dense mats. Pairs of leaves occur at intervals along the stems. Each pair merges together and wraps around the stem, which is slightly swollen where each pair of leaves occurs.
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Green
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Description:
- Thin, creeping stems.
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Patio
- Slope/Bank
- Walkways
- Landscape Theme:
- Asian Garden
- Cottage Garden
- Fairy Garden
- Rock Garden
- Design Feature:
- Border
- Mass Planting
