Golden Pearlwort, Scotch Moss

Golden Pearlwort, Scotch Moss

Sagina subulata 'Aurea'

This fruiting perennial that produces edible fruit in the home orchard or kitchen garden.

  • Fruit is produced reliably in Ontario's climate; well suited to home orchard and kitchen garden use.
  • Flowers in spring provide pollinator value before the fruit develops through summer.
  • Plant in full sun with well-drained soil.
  • Best in full sun to partial shade to full shade with moist, well-drained soil.
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil Moisture
Well-drained, Moist, Average
Hardiness Zone
4 – 4
Mature Height (meters)
0.02 – 0.05
Mature Spread (meters)
0.1 – 0.15
Growth Rate
Slow
Flower Colour
White
Foliage Colour
Yellow
Bloom Time
Summer
Habit
Spreading
Deer Resistant
✓
Rabbit Resistant
✓
Landscape Uses
Border, Rock garden
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Grows best in an average to moist, well-drained soil, in full sun with dappled shade in the afternoon. Tolerant of poor soils as long as there is adequate drainage. Dislikes hot, dry conditions but requires very little maintenance.
Notes
Also referred to as Heath Pearlwort, Irish Moss, Lawn Pearlwort, Lawn Spurrey, Scottish Moss.

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