Dense, mat-forming perennial with tufts of narrow, green or chartreuse leaves covering creeping stems. Tiny, white, star-shaped flowers bloom from late spring to early summer and mature to smooth, oblong seed capsules. Great for planting around stepping stones, in rock gardens and around walkways.
Sagina subulata 'Aurea'
Scotch Moss
Sagina subulata 'Aurea' - Irish Moss from Moose Crossing Garden Center
- Creeping, moss-like habit
- Yellow-green foliage
- Small white star like flowers in summer
Cold Tolerant
Container
Garden
Great Foliage
Ground Cover
Rock Garden
Deer Resistant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers full sun to partial shade and fertile, moist, well drained soil Avoid areas that are wet, Prefers afternoon shade in hot climates Not drought tolerant, water during dry spells, Divide in spring
Height: 2 in
Spread: 12-16 in
Spacing: 12 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 5-8
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Container
- Rock Garden
- Edging
- Garden
- Summer Bloomer
- Ground Cover
- Cold Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Sagina
Common Name: Scotch and Irish Moss
Dense, mat-forming perennial with tufts of narrow, green or chartreuse leaves covering creeping stems. Tiny, white, star-shaped flowers bloom from late spring to early summer and mature to smooth, oblong seed capsules. Great for planting around stepping stones, in rock gardens and around walkways.