Sagina subulata ‘Aurea’
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Sagina subulata var. glabrata Aurea spreads into a low yellow-green evergreen mat that fills paving gaps and softens rock-garden edges.
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Description
Sagina subulata var. glabrata Aurea spreads into a dense evergreen mat of fine yellow-green leaves, with tiny white flowers rising above the foliage in summer. Its low growth fills gaps between paving stones and covers small areas in rock gardens, troughs, and containers.
Plant in moderately fertile, acid to neutral soil that stays moist but well drained. Full sun or partial shade suits the mat, with midday shade where summers are hot. Avoid drought, waterlogging, and too much shade. It tolerates light foot traffic and can be divided in spring.
Additional information
| Height | 0 in – 5 in |
|---|---|
| Spread | 5 in – 2 ft |
| Flowering months | June, July |
| Synonyms | Arenaria caespitosa Aurea, Minuartia verna subsp. caespitosa Aurea, Sagina Alexandrae Aurea, Sagina glabra Aurea, Sagina subulata 'Aurea', Sagina subulata Aurea, Sagina subulata glabrata Aurea |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower spring | White |
| Color flower summer | White |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Habit | Mat-former |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Scent | Fragrant |
| Shape | Spreading |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Patio and container use, Garden edging and borders, Rock and alpine gardens, Ground cover planting |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Ground cover, Edging Plant, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | no |
| Soil | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Scotch Moss, Yellow Scotch Moss |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23022475, ZSAGSUA3.5PT, 201816731, 201833074 |
| Usps | Fine yellow-green foliage forms a dense evergreen mat., Low growth fills paving gaps and edges rock gardens., Full sun or partial shade suits moist, well-drained soil. |
| Propagation | Sow seed in containers in fall, or divide established mats in spring. |
| Pests | Aphids may occur; red spider mites may appear under glass. |
| Diseases | Generally disease-free. |
| Watering instructions | Keep soil moist but well drained; avoid drought and waterlogging. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun or partial shade, with midday shade in hot areas. |