Scotch moss

Scotch Moss

Sagina subulata 'Aurea'

Height: 1 inch

Spread: 12 inches

Sunlight: full sun partial shade

Hardiness Zone: 3b

Ornamental Features

Scotch Moss's attractive tiny needle-like leaves emerge gold in spring, turning lime green in colour the rest of the year on a plant with a spreading habit of growth. It features tiny white star-shaped flowers at the ends of the stems from mid spring to mid summer.

Landscape Attributes

Scotch Moss is an herbaceous evergreen perennial with a ground-hugging habit of growth. It brings an extremely fine and delicate texture to the garden composition and should be used to full effect.

This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and usually looks its best without pruning, although it will tolerate pruning. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

Spreading
Scotch Moss is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Rock/Alpine Gardens
Border Edging
General Garden Use
Groundcover