{"product_id":"golden-moss-sedum-acre","title":"Golden Moss - Sedum acre","description":"\u003cp\u003eGolden Moss (\u003cem\u003eSedum acre\u003c\/em\u003e) is a tough, mat-forming succulent for the places where little else will grow. It stays about 10cm high and spreads to roughly 60cm wide, with mossy, lime green foliage and a summer carpet of starry yellow flowers. It asks for sun, sharp drainage and almost nothing else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrows where others struggle.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry, poor, shallow and rocky soils suit it, and it copes with exposed positions where fussier plants give up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA lime green carpet.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine, mossy foliage knits into a soft-looking mat that sets off stone, gravel and darker plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer flowers for insects.\u003c\/strong\u003e Starry yellow flowers cover the mat in summer and are rich in nectar for visiting bees and other insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost no care.\u003c\/strong\u003e There is nothing to prune, and it is totally cold hardy, so it stays out of your way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterwise.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a succulent it holds moisture in its leaves, which makes it a sensible choice for dry beds, roof gardens and coastal sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries, walls and gravel.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuck it between rocks or along the top of a wall, where it spills over the edge and roots into the cracks. Plant 25cm apart and it will knit together in a season or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaterwise beds and roof gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shallow soil and full sun on a roof or a hot bed suit it perfectly. Use it as a living cover around tougher plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy soil and exposed positions are exactly what it likes, which makes it a good choice by the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA lawn alternative for light traffic.\u003c\/strong\u003e It makes a fun low cover in spots that are seldom walked on. It will not stand up to regular foot traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Golden Moss in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright sunlight gives the best, tightest growth. It is totally cold hardy and thrives in exposed positions, and it suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and dry inland climates. In humid, wet-summer districts, make sure the drainage is sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining, gritty soil is the key. Rocky, sandy and poor soils are ideal. It will struggle in heavy clay that stays wet, so raise the planting on a mound or mix in plenty of grit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water new plants through their first weeks until they establish, then leave them to the weather. Established mats rarely need extra water or feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost none is required. If it spreads further than you want, pull it up. The roots are shallow and fine, so it comes away easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Golden Moss as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tubes suit covering a large area over a season or two, and the 140mm pots give you a bigger patch from the day they arrive. Plants settle fast in warm weather, so plant them out soon after delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse groundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eRockery plants for sunny sites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eMore succulents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/waterwise-garden-guide-sustainable-tips-and-plant-selections\"\u003eA guide to creating a waterwise garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Golden Moss invasive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt spreads readily, but the roots are shallow and fine, so unwanted pieces pull up easily. Plant it where a spreading mat is welcome and edge it with stone or paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I walk on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly occasionally. It is a fun lawn alternative for places that are not walked on much, but regular foot traffic will wear it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it called Sedum acre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name is pronounced 'akray' and shares a root with acrid, a nod to the bitter taste of the leaves. It is a plant to look at rather than nibble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67790880211263,"sku":"SED-ACR-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790880276799,"sku":"SED-ACR-140MM-P10","price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/golden-moss-sedum-acre.jpg?v=1792211041","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/golden-moss-sedum-acre","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}