Sedum acre ‘Aureum’ (Gold Moss)
Golden Moss 'Aureum', Gold Wall Pepper, Aureum Golden Stonecrop, Sedum acre 'Aurea'
Very hardy and drought tolerant, Sedum acre ‘Aureum’ (Gold Moss) is a low growing, mat-forming, evergreen succulent perennial with tangled stems clothed with conical, green leaves tipped with bright golden yellow. Small clusters of tiny, star-shaped, golden yellow flowers, adorned with protruding stamens, bloom just above the foliage during the summer. The plant keeps a striking golden appearance for up to two months. Vigorous, Gold Moss stonecrop can be used to create a cheerful groundcover. It is also wonderful spilling over rock walls and cascading from containers. Terrific for sunny areas with poor dry soil.
- Grows up to 3 in. tall (7 cm) and 12-24 in. wide (30-60 cm).
- Performs best in full sun, in poor to moderately fertile, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Thrives in shallow, rocky, limestone to sandstone soil. Water occasionally once established. Protect from excessive winter wet.
- Perfect for rock gardens, containers or as a groundcover.
- No serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for slugs, snails and root rot. Deer and rabbit resistant.
- Low maintenance, this Sedum forgives neglect!
- Propagate by division in spring or by softwood cuttings in early summer.
- Sedum acre species is native to Europe, Africa, Turkey.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Cactus & Succulents, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Sedum |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
2" - 3" (10cm - 10cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 1' (20cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing |
6" - 12" (20cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Cactus & Succulents, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Sedum |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
2" - 3" (10cm - 10cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 1' (20cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing |
6" - 12" (20cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden |
