Golden Stonecrop

Golden Stonecrop (Sedum acre 'Aureum')

Golden Stonecrop (Sedum acre 'Aureum'), also known as Golden Moss or Goldmoss Sedum, is a vibrant, low-growing succulent groundcover prized for its brilliant golden-yellow foliage and delicate star-shaped flowers. This drought-tolerant variety adds year-round texture, color contrast, and an eye-catching focal point to rock gardens, green roofs, and xeriscapes.

Distinctive Features

'Aureum' forms a dense, mat-like carpet of tiny, rounded, fleshy leaves that emerge bright yellow in spring and transition to chartreuse-green as the season progresses. In early summer, clusters of tiny, star-shaped yellow flowers appear, creating a dazzling golden display that attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Growing just 2 to 4 inches tall and spreading up to 18 inches, this fast-spreading variety is ideal for filling spaces between stepping stones, softening edges, and providing a drought-resistant groundcover.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun for best foliage color and flowering.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, sandy, or rocky soil; tolerates poor soils.
• Water: Extremely drought-tolerant; requires minimal watering once established.
• Humidity: Prefers dry to moderate humidity; avoid excessive moisture.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9, making it adaptable to various climates.

Ideal Uses

• Rock Gardens: Adds striking color and texture contrast in rocky landscapes.
• Xeriscapes: Thrives in low-water environments.
• Groundcover: Spreads quickly to create a dense, weed-suppressing mat.
• Green Roofs: Ideal for rooftop plantings due to its drought resistance.
• Container Plantings: Cascades beautifully over edges of pots and planters.

Low Maintenance Care

Golden Stonecrop is an easy-care, resilient succulent that thrives with minimal attention.

• Watering: Water sparingly; allow soil to dry between waterings.
• Pruning: Trim back if needed to maintain shape or control spread.
• Fertilizing: Minimal fertilization required; thrives in lean soils.
• Pest and Disease Resistance: Highly resistant to pests, deer, and rabbits.
• Winter Care: Evergreen in mild climates; in colder zones, it may die back but regrows in spring.

Why Choose Golden Stonecrop?

Golden Stonecrop offers year-round interest, drought resistance, and excellent adaptability, making it an exceptional choice for groundcover, rock gardens, and container plantings.

• Brilliant Golden Foliage: Provides vibrant color contrast in spring and summer.
• Delicate Yellow Flowers: Adds a soft yet bright accent in early summer.
• Drought Tolerant: Thrives in dry, poor soils with minimal water.
• Low-Growing Groundcover: Perfect for filling gaps and suppressing weeds.
• Low Maintenance: Requires little care once established.

For stunning seasonal color, resilience, and effortless groundcover performance, Golden Stonecrop (Sedum acre 'Aureum') is an exceptional focal point choice for rock gardens, xeriscapes, and container plantings.