Gold Moss Sedum (Sedum acre): Tiny Golden Groundcover

Overview

Gold Moss Sedum (Sedum acre) is a diminutive, mat-forming succulent that carpets the ground with tiny, bead-like lime-green leaves. In early summer, it erupts in a foam of brilliant yellow star-shaped flowers. Also known as "Biting Stonecrop" for its peppery taste, it spreads quickly to form a dense, weed-suppressing cushion just 2–4 inches high. Perfect for rock gardens, green roofs, between stepping stones, or spilling over walls. Extremely tough and drought-tolerant once established.

Key Features

• Foliage: Tiny, cylindrical, bright green leaves on creeping stems.
• Flowers: Masses of yellow, 5-petaled stars in June–July.
• Habit: Prostrate, spreading mat; 2–4 in tall, indefinite spread.
• Uses: Groundcover, rockeries, green roofs, containers.

Care Guidelines

Light

Full sun to part shade. Best flowering in full sun.

Water

Very low. Thrives on neglect in well-drained sites.

Soil

Poor, sandy, or rocky soil. Excellent drainage essential.

Maintenance

Can be aggressive; confine with edging. Trim after flowering.

Taxonomy

Family:	Crassulaceae
Genus:	Sedum (SEE-dum)
Species:	acre (AK-ree)