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Goldmoss Stonecrop

Sedum acre
Also known as: Goldmoss Stonecrop, Biting Stonecrop, Mossy Stonecrop, Wall Pepper, Common Stonecrop

Goldmoss Stonecrop is a flower in the Crassulaceae family. It grows best in full sun with dry moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 3-8. Plants reach maturity about 112–119 days after planting and sit about 12 inches apart.

Varieties

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  • Acre Golden Carpet112–119 days

    Non-GMO; Container

    112-119 days to maturity. Sedum acre. Sedum Acre Golden Carpet Seeds. Non-GMO, Perennial. Ornamental. Acre Golden Carpet sedum seeds promise one of the most tolerant and versatile perennials for any garden. Sedum Acre Golden Carpet seeds thrive in heat, drought, poor soil, sand, and rocky gardens. Acre Golden Carpet sedum seeds grow low and creeping succulents that spread up to 2 feet wide, covered in playful half-inch star-shaped blooms ideal for accenting a flower bed or as a trailing plant for hanging baskets. Acre Golden Carpet sedums are durable, easy to grow from seed, and low-maintenance, perfect for kids and novice gardeners. About 300,000 seeds per ounce.

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Family
Crassulaceae
Category
Flower
Form
Succulent
Lifecycle
perennial
Zone
3-8
Height
0.16666666666666666–0.3333333333333333 ft
Spread
Sun
Full sun

Plant spacing

1 plant per square footSquare-foot planting diagram: one goldmoss stonecrop fills a 1-foot square, spaced 12 inches from its neighbors.
1 plant per square foot

In a square-foot bed, space goldmoss stonecrop about 12 in apart — that fits 1 plant in each 1-foot square (1×1). Wider rows or containers space the same.

Water
Dry

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At a glance

Days to harvest
112–119 days
From transplant or sow to first harvest
Harvest style
Harvest once
One main harvest
After harvest
Use within days
Quality eases off after peak
Frost tolerance
Hardy · to ~15°F
Lowest temperature the foliage usually survives
Germination
~55%
Typical minimum germination rate

Growing timeline

When to plant and harvest goldmoss stonecropPlanting timeline for goldmoss stonecrop, relative to last frost: start indoors from 9 weeks before last frost to 1 week after last frost; grow from 1 week after last frost to 17 weeks after last frost; harvest from 17 weeks after last frost to 18 weeks after last frost.Start indoorsGrowLast frostTransplant
Start goldmoss stonecrop indoors ~10 weeks before transplanting 1 week after last frost; first harvest 17 weeks after last frost.
Seed to transplant
56-70 days
Outdoor planting
7 to 14 days vs frost
Propagation
Seed
Schedule anchor
Last Frost

Care & troubleshooting

No curated care & troubleshooting advice for goldmoss stonecrop yet. Our extension-sourced library currently focuses on common edible crops; we're expanding it over time.