Scotch Moss
Sagina subulata 'Aurea'
SKU
6239
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4 - 8 Change
Full sun, Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Lore | The British Natural History Museum lists S. subulata as native to Scotland where it is known in English as Heath Pearlwort and in Gaelic as Mungan M'intich. |
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| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate grower to 1 in. tall and 12 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Chartreuse |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Edging, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Pathway Plant |
Thrives in average, well-drained soils. Takes sun in cool, coastal regions; best in bright shade, particularly in hot southern climates. Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture. As a groundcover, space plants 9-12 in. apart; closer for faster fill.
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