Data specific to Sedums (Edit)
Origin: Eastern Switzerland to Iran
Category: Containers
Succulents
Evergreen: Yes
Growth Habit: Ground cover
Mat Forming
Soil Type: Dry
Well drained
Loamy / Medium
Sandy / light
Good draining potting mix
Other: Needs to have good drainage to grow well
Plant uses and characteristics: Accent
Border
Containers
Pest resistant
Does not like wet feet
Toxicity: No
Availability: Easy to find

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Partial or Dappled Shade
Plant Height: 2 inches and under
Plant Spread: unknown
Leaves: Other: Blue grey leaves, turning purple in cold weather
Flower Color: White
Flower Time: Summer
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Alpine Gardening
Uses: Groundcover
Suitable for miniature gardens
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds: Other info: Can be propagated by seed.
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Leaf
Division

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Common names
  • Spanish Stonecrop
  • Stonecrop
  • Sedum
Also sold as:
  • Blue Carpet
  • Purple Form

Photo Gallery
Location: Fairfax, VA | October 2022
Location: Washington 8b
Date: 2017-05-01
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2019-03-19
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Feb 26, 2009
Photo courtesy of Cynda Foster, Perennial Obsessions

March 3, 2010 PNW zone 8
Location: Fairfax, VA | September 2022
Location: Lincoln NE zone 5
Date: 2016-04-27
Location: Fairfax, VA | September 2022
Date: 2022-09-23
Location: Salem, Oregon
Photo courtesy of Perennial Obsessions.
Location: Fairfax, VA | November 2022
Date: 2022-11-13
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Date: 2020-03-13
Location: Fairfax, VA | November, 2023
Date: 2023-12-09
Location: Beautiful Tennessee 
Date: March 2014

 Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
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Location: Fairfax, VA | January 2023
Date: 2023-01-21
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2019-03-24
Location: Fairfax, Virginia (Outdoors)

Courtesy Gardens in the Wood of Grassy Creek
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Comments:
  • Posted by valleylynn (Oregon City, OR - Zone 8b) on Mar 4, 2010 5:33 AM concerning plant:
    Five stars for attractive color and hardiness.
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wilmarosebud On August 24, 2018 Obtained plant
August 24, 2018: Obtained plant (Received plant from Mountain Crest Gardens)
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