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Goldmoss Stonecrop

Scientific name: Sedum acre 'Goldmoss'
Taxonomy
Family:Crassulaceae
Type:Groundcovers evergreen
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:3 to 8
Sun:Full sun
Moisture:Dry
Plant Characteristics
Height:0 ft
Width:2 ft
Bloom:Spring flowers
Bloom Time:May to June
Bloom Color:Yellow
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Goldmoss Stonecrop is prized by the rock garden enthusiasts for its tiny pale green spreading leaves and golden bloom.

  Morphology:
This is an evergreen ground cover that grows 1”-3” tall and 24” inches wide. It features trailing stems clothed in tiny, fleshy, pale green leaves. In May through June golden yellow flowers arise on top of the foliage beneath.

  Adaptation:
This species does great with sunny conditions and well drained sites on acidic soils. It will do better where it receives less winter rain. It would be an excellent choice for rock gardens. This is not a plant that can receive any foot traffic.

  Pests:
None reported.
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