Sedum sarmentosum 
(Gold Moss, Graveyard Moss, Star Sedum, Stringy Stonecrop)

Origin:  Native to Asia
Family:  Crassulaceae
Light:  Full sun/sun-part shade
Height:  <6"
Spacing:  1.5-2'
Blooms:  Bright yellow, mid-Summer
Foliage:  Herbaceous, lime-green, round, thick, pointed, needle-like
Soil:  Well-drained, neutral, mildly alkaline, drought tolerant
Water:  Low
Uses:  Foliage, groundcover, xeriscaping, butterfly garden, bird garden
Propagation:  Stem cuttings, layering, rootball divisions

Comments:  Sedum sarmentosum or Gold Moss or Graveyard Moss or Star Sedum or Stringy Stonecrop is a perennial succulent with a low, fast growth habit.  This slender Asian native stonecrop has lime green thick, needle-like, rounded pointed leaves, making it an ideal foliage plant. In mid-Summer, Sedum sarmentosum produces small, star-shaped bright yellow blossoms on stringy stems.  Birds, bees and butterflies are magnetized by Graveyard Moss.  It is easily propagated from stem cuttings or rootball divisions.  Star Sedum thrives best in neutral or alkaline soil in a sunny or part shade location.  It tolerates drought well.  Mass plant Stringy Stonecrop as groundcovers for a beautiful mossy look.  The golden flowers earned its name 'Gold Moss'.  It has shallow roots.  Star sedum is excellent for xeriscaping as it quickly spread to form a wide area.  Divide plants when overcrowded.  Use Sedum sarmentosum on slopes for a terrific view.  It can also be container cultivated to contain its spread.  Grow Stringy stonecrop between concrete driveways to keep plants within bounds. 

USDA Zones:  3-8

JennysGarden.com...Plant images and gardening descriptions of Sedum sarmentosum  (Gold Moss, Graveyard Moss, Star Sedum Stringy Stonecrop) growing in Jenny's Garden

Image of butterfly and bird attractor, Sedum sarmentosum or Gold Moss or Graveyard Moss or Star Sedum Stringy Stonecrop

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