Groundcover & Vines – Spreading – Scotch Moss

Scotch Moss 

Botanical name: sagina subulata 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: about 1 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 5-9

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: white 

Bloom time: spring 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 1-2 growing seasons 

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms and foliage as needed

Propagation methods: propagate by seed sowing 

Landscape use: groundcover, rock garden, container plant 

Special features: shade tolerant, drought tolerant, cold hardy

Light needs: no more than 4 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a liquid fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring, summer, fall 

Best type of soil: loam, sand 

Companion plants: creeping thyme, ferns, hostas 

Toxicity level: mildly toxic for humans and pets if ingested in large amounts

Invasive species: no