100 Pcs- Sedum Acre Perennial Groundcover  Seeds - Beautiful Aurum- Goldmoss Stonecrop- Mossy Stonecrop /(S086)

Goldmoss stonecrop

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Description

Sedum acre, commonly known as the goldmoss stonecrop, mossy stonecrop, goldmoss sedum, biting stonecrop and wallpepper, is a perennial flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae. It is native to Europe, but also naturalised in North America, Japan and New Zealand. 

Scientific name: Sedum acre

Higher classification: Stonecrop

Rank: Species

Family: Crassulaceae

You may know Sedum acre as mossy stonecrop, goldmoss or not at all, but this darling succulent should be something you include in your landscape scheme. The versatile plant fits perfectly into a rock garden and thrives in poor soils, such as sandy or gritty compositions.

What is Sedum acre? Sedum acre‘s common name, goldmoss, is about as explanative as you can get. It is a low-growing groundcover that tumbles gleefully over rocks and other objects in the garden. The European native has become popular in North America primarily for its adaptability and ease of care. Gardeners know that caring for Sedum acre is a breeze and the sweet little plant has the ability to accent many other types of flora. Do you have an alpine garden or rocky site in your yard? Try growing Sedum acre. It is useful in full sun to partial shade locations where the low profile of just up to 2 inches (5 cm.) in height allows it to caress hills, rocks, pavers and containers with the tightly packed leaves. 

The thick, succulent foliage overlaps alternately. Sedum acre spreads with a moderate rate via rhizomes to a width of up to 24 inches (60 cm.). In late spring to early summer, the stems elongate and flowers form. The blooms are star shaped, have 5 petals in vibrant yellow and last throughout the summer.

 There are no special instructions when caring for Sedum acre. As with other sedum plants, just watch it take off and enjoy. 

Season: Perennial

USDA Zones: 3- 8

Height: 2 - 3 inches

Bloom Season: Summer

Bloom Color: Golden yellow

Environment: Full sun to partial shade

Foot Traffic: Light

Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 6.8 - 7.2

Temperature: 68 - 72 F (20-22 C)

Average Germ Time: 14 - 28 days

Light Required: Yes

Depth: Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

Sowing Rate: Approximately 5000 seeds cover 100 square feet

Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination

Plant Spacing: 12 inches

How to Grow

Goldmoss Sedum acre prefers slightly acidic sites with excellent drainage and gritty soil. Even shallow soil, limestone, rocks, gravel, sand, dry and hot locations pose no problem for this little plant. Growing Sedum acre as a groundcover is less tolerant of foot traffic than other species, but can survive the occasional step.

 Goldmoss is useful in gardens in USDA zones 3 to 8. It tends to be self-seeding and will expand season by season into a dense mat of succulent foliage. If you wish to start new plants, simply break off a stem and stick it into soil. The stem will quickly root. Water new plants for the first few months as they establish. Mature plants can tolerate drought conditions for brie