Scotch Moss (Aurea)
What: Scotch Moss (Aurea) features attractive tiny needle-like leaves that emerge gold in spring, transitioning to lime green throughout the year. This herbaceous evergreen perennial exhibits a spreading habit and produces tiny white star-shaped flowers from mid spring to mid summer. Its fine texture adds a delicate touch to garden compositions.
Best use: Scotch Moss is ideal for ground cover in sunny to partially shaded areas, providing a lush, low-maintenance solution for garden beds and pathways. Its vibrant foliage and charming flowers make it an excellent choice for enhancing the aesthetic appeal of outdoor spaces. This plant is particularly effective in urban environments due to its pollution tolerance.
Plant Details
| Height | 1 inch |
| Spread | 12 inches |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 |
| Sunlight | Full sun to partial shade |
| Watering | Average to evenly moist, avoid standing water |
| Growth Rate | Medium |
| Maintenance | Low, mulch in winter for protection |
| Uses | Ground cover, urban landscapes |
| Flowers | Tiny white star-shaped flowers from mid spring to mid summer |




