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Scotch Moss – 11cm

Gravel/Soil/Mulch Estimator

Scotch Moss – 11cm

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Full Sun or
Partial Shade

Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy or
Clay

Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid

Soil Moisture
Average or
Moist

Care Level
Easy

Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
White

Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Late Spring

Foliage Color
Chartreuse
Yellow

Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Containers
Deer Resistant
Edging
Evergreen
Ground Cover
Massed

Flower Head Size
Very Small

Height
1-2 cm
0-1 inches

Spread
15-30 cm
6-12 inches

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Description

An extremely popular groundcover plant, this forms a very low moss-like carpet of bright neon-yellow foliage. Tiny little white flowers begin to appear in late spring. Excellent for filling in between the cracks of flagstone paving, in the rock garden as a lawn substitute. Dislikes both drought and soggy wet soils. Easily divided in early spring or fall, by ripping up the clump into smaller pieces. In hot, humid summer regions this sometimes melts out and becomes unattractive in mid summer, usually reviving in the fall. Not a good choice for full shade. Evergreen.