3 Scottish Moss (Sagina subulata u2018Aureau2019) | Low-Growing, Mat-Forming Evergreen Perennial with Soft Golden Foliage and Fine Texture | 2.5u201D Nursery Cubes, Ready-to-Plant Live Starter Plants

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• READY TO PLANT: Includes 3 Scottish Moss live starter plants (Sagina subulata ‘Aurea’) in 2.5-inch nursery cubes, fully rooted and ready for your rock gardens, containers, or pathways. Also known as Scotch Moss, Golden Scotch Moss, and Golden Pearlwort.
• ABOUT THIS PLANT: Evergreen perennial groundcover, hardy for USDA Zones 4–8. Can mature to 1–2 inches tall and 8–12 inches wide. Thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Features bright chartreuse-yellow, moss-like foliage and tiny white, star-shaped flowers that bloom from late spring through summer.
• PERFECT FOR LANDSCAPING: A low-growing, mat-forming evergreen perennial that spreads into a dense, carpet-like cover. Valued for its fine, moss-like texture, soft golden foliage, and ability to knit together into a uniform ground layer while tolerating occasional light foot traffic.
• NATURALLY LOW-MAINTENANCE: An easy-care perennial that establishes quickly and requires minimal ongoing care. Drought tolerant once established, pet-safe, and evergreen in mild climates, providing consistent color and texture throughout the year with little intervention.
• SHIPPED WITH CARE: Grown in the USA and hand-packed with protective wrapping and care instructions by our veteran- and family-owned nursery. Plants are unique and may vary slightly from photos. We ship nationwide in the United States, excluding Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico.
• OUR REPLACEMENT GUARANTEE: We stand behind every plant with a 30-day guarantee from delivery. If your plants arrive damaged or struggle, simply send us a photo—we’ll promptly refund or replace your plants. If you have any questions, please reach out!

Add vibrant, moss-like greenery to your landscape with Scottish Moss (Sagina subulata ‘Aurea’), an evergreen perennial groundcover that thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil (USDA Zones 4–8). With its dense, mound-forming habit reaching 1–2 inches tall and 8–12 inches wide, it’s perfect for filling spaces between stepping stones, brightening rock gardens, or creating lush, low-maintenance borders. Its soft, chartreuse-yellow foliage forms a cushiony carpet of color and produces tiny white, star-shaped flowers from late spring through summer, attracting pollinators. Valued for its evergreen color, durability, and ease of care, Scottish Moss is highly versatile—ideal for walkways, containers, and decorative groundcover plantings that benefit from texture, light foot traffic tolerance, and year-round appeal. Each plant is grown in the USA and hand-packed with protective wrapping and detailed care instructions by our veteran- and family-owned nursery, and may vary slightly from photos. With our 30-day replacement guarantee, you can order with confidence knowing your plants will arrive healthy and garden-ready.