Scotch Moss Sagina subulata 'Aurea'
- Phonetic Spelling
- sa-JEE-nuh sub-yoo-LAH-tuh
- Description
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Yellow Scotch Moss is a low growing soft herbaceous perennial groundcover that requires little maintenance. Its evergreen moss-like neon-yellow carpet of foliage is great for filling in between pavers, in rock gardens, or along a path. Light foot traffic is tolerated.
Unlike true moss that grows in moist, shady conditions, this plant does best in full sun to part shade and requires good drainage.
True moss does not flower. Yellow Scotch Moss has tiny star-shaped flowers that are solitary. Rounded green buds open to form the 5-petaled flower.
This is an easy plant to divide, just tear apart a clump into smaller pieces. The best time for division is early spring or fall. Self-seeding can occur, however, unwanted growth is easily removed.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: May not be the best choice for areas that are subject to hot and humid conditions. It may become unattractive until temperatures and humidity become more tolerable. It does not do well under drought conditions.
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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:
- Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Soil Texture:
- Clay
- Sand
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Alkaline (>8.0)
- 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 transulsent flowers add interest in the spring.
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Soft
- Leaf Shape:
- Subulate
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- Chartreuse green
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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
