Sagina Subulata 'Aurea'

Awl-leaf Pearlwort, Golden Pearlwort, Irish Moss

Golden pearlwort (Sagina subulata 'Aurea'), often sold as Scotch moss, forms a low mat of fine yellow-green foliage. Tiny white flowers appear in spring; despite its moss-like appearance, it is a flowering perennial.

The plant develops outward-spreading growth. Growth is moderate.

Choose a site in full sun or partial shade. Provide acidic, well-drained soil and maintain even moisture. Afternoon shade is helpful where summers are hot.

Size
• Width: 12 in
• Height: Very low mat; numerical height needs confirmation.

Hardiness
• USDA Zones: 4a–8b

Best Uses
• Border
• Mass Planting
• Rock Garden
• Container

Plant type

Groundcover, Perennial

Height

1-2''

Width

12 in

Hardiness zones

4a–8b

Sunlight

Full sun to part shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring, Summer

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Yellow Green

Fall color

Yellow Green

Fruit color

Brown

Soil

Acidic, Clay, Loamy, Moist well-drained, Sandy

Landscape use

Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden

Shape

Spreading

Fruit

No

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

No

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No