A cultivar of moss sedum, Golden moss sedum has incredible green to gold color in spring, turning a lovely red in fall and winter. Bloom a little later than the species, with bright yellow flowers in early summer. Though sedums tolerate a little shade, this one will loss its brilliant yellow coloring if not planted in full sun. Use between pavers, along garden paths, in rock garden, or parkstrips. Grows about 3 inches tall and 10 inches wide.
As a group, sedums prefer well-drained soils, including sandy-loam, clay-loam, or rocky soils, as long as it is well drained. In nature, most sedums occur in light shade or partly sunny sites, while a few are also well-adapted to full sun situations. They can tolerate both drought conditions or more frequent watering, but the key is good drainage. Their xeric nature makes sedums popular for use in rock gardens, roof gardens, wall gardens, and living wreaths.