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Key characteristics

Family: Crassulaceae
Height: 2 to 4 inches
Width: 8 to 24 inches
Flower color: Yellow
Foliage color: Bright green, tinged with yellow
Bloom time: Late spring to summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Low; drought-tolerant
Maintenance: Low; tolerates light foot traffic
Growing zone: USDA Zones 4 to 8
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies

Groundcovers

Sedum acre 'Golden Carpet'

Goldmoss Sedum

Sedum acre 'Golden Carpet' is a fast-growing, evergreen groundcover native to Europe and Asia. It blooms in late spring to early summer, producing small, star-like yellow flowers that contrast beautifully with its bright green foliage. The plant forms a dense mat, making it ideal for covering soil or filling in gaps between stones in rock gardens or pathways.

This cultivar is particularly valued for its bright, golden-yellow hue, which adds a burst of color to the landscape.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Low; drought-tolerant

Bloom time

Late spring to summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Rock Gardens
Pathways & Walkways
Slopes & Banks
Pollinator Gardens

Companion plants

Thyme · Rockroses · Arabis · Yarrow · Lavender · Blue fescue

Design tip

Echo the golden foliage throughout sunny plantings to guide the eye across rock gardens, pathways, or retaining walls. Balance its low, spreading habit with upright flowers, compact shrubs, and fine-textured grasses for a composition that remains colorful in every season.

Printable plant sheet (PDF)