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Sedum acre 'Aureum' (Goldmoss stonecrop ‘Aureum’)
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0.08m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Sedum acre 'Aureum'
Other names
Goldmoss stonecrop ‘Aureum’, Biting stonecrop ‘Aureum’, Common stonecrop ‘Aureum’, Wallpepper ‘Aureum’
Genus
Sedum Sedum
Variety or Cultivar
'Aureum' _ 'Aureum' is a mat-forming, evergreen perennial with erect to trailing stems bearing fleshy, overlapping, bright yellow-tipped, green leaves and tiny, star-shaped, yellow flowers throughout summer.
Sedum acre 'Aureum' is: Evergreen
Habit
Mat Forming, Spreading
Flower
Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Green, Yellow in Summer; Yellow, Green in Autumn; Green in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Crown rot , Foot and root rot Crown rot , Foot and root rot
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering.
Propagation methods
Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Sedum acre 'Aureum' (Goldmoss stonecrop ‘Aureum’) will reach a height of 0.08m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Beds and borders, Containers, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun. Leaves usually turn all green in winter.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Sedum acre 'Aureum'
Other names
Goldmoss stonecrop ‘Aureum’, Biting stonecrop ‘Aureum’, Common stonecrop ‘Aureum’, Wallpepper ‘Aureum’
Genus
Sedum Sedum
Variety or Cultivar
'Aureum' _ 'Aureum' is a mat-forming, evergreen perennial with erect to trailing stems bearing fleshy, overlapping, bright yellow-tipped, green leaves and tiny, star-shaped, yellow flowers throughout summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Mat Forming, Spreading
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Colour
Flower
Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Green, Yellow in Summer; Yellow, Green in Autumn; Green in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering.
Propagation methods
Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Sedum acre 'Aureum' (Goldmoss stonecrop ‘Aureum’) will reach a height of 0.08m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Beds and borders, Containers, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun. Leaves usually turn all green in winter.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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| Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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