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Moss - Scotch
The Sagina Golden Scotch Moss, 'Sagina subulata', is one of the most popular ground covers around. The lush, yellow-green foliage stays compact and produces tiny white flowers. It is extremely dense and spready by creeping stems to form it mossy carpet. ‘Golden Scotch Moss’ is not known for its flowering but its foliage. It has a plant height of 1-2” and a spread of 6-12”. ‘Golden Scotch Moss’ performs best in full sun and in moist, well-drained soil. The tiny white flowers will appear late spring into early summer. Use ‘Golden Irish Moss between paving stones, rock walls, as an edging plant or as a small-scale groundcover. ... find out more
Ajuga - Metal. Crispa The Ajuga ‘Metal. Crispa’, Ajuga pyramidalis, is a useful ground cover with short spikes of cobalt blue flowers. ‘Metal. Crispa’ is excellent for shady moist areas but will adapt to a little more sun than most Ajuga. (The foliage colors will be more vivid with morning sun. ) It prefers moist soil with a good drainage but will tolerate moderately dry areas. Do avoid soggy conditions. ‘Metal. Crispa’ can be aggressive so don't place it near lawns without proper edging to prevent spread, or in borders where spreading is not desired. Butterflies and hummingbirds are defiantly attracted to Ajuga, not to mention being deer resistant and a low allergen. If one is looking for a perennial ground cover to exceed in a hard to grow shady area, Ajuga's are the way to go. |
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