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Sedum rupestre
Scientific Name: Petrosedum rupestre
Also Known As
- Sedum reflexum
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 8"-15"
- W: 12"-20"
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Sedum rupestre plant details
Sedum rupestre is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum rupestre
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 12 IN - 20 IN - wide, 8 IN - 15 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, mass-planting, rock garden, roof garden, winter interest, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum rupestre
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat
- Soil needs: acidic, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
By: Specialty Ornamentals
Garden photo gallery of Sedum rupestre
Gardening facts about Sedum rupestre plant
How to Grow Sedum rupestre
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- acidic
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Petrosedum for your garden
Scientific Name: Petrosedum rupestre 'Angelina'
aka Sedum 'Angelina Gold', Sedum reflexum 'Angelina'
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
3a-10b
Size
Height: 3"-6"
Width: 12"-72"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Sedum forsterianum ssp. elegans
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 3"-6"
Width: 12"-60"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
Scientific Name: Petrosedum forsterianum ssp. elegans 'Silver Stone'
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 6"-10"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
Scientific Name: Petrosedum sediforme
aka Sedum altissimum, Sedum nicaeense, Sedum sediforme 'Boney', Sedum sediforme 'Turquoise Tails', Sedum sediforme nicaeensis, Pale Stonecrop, Turquoise Tails Stonecrop
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
5a-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
Scientific Name: Petrosedum rupestre 'Blue Spruce'
aka Sedum pinifolium, Sedum pruniatum, Sedum reflexum, Sedum reflexum 'Blue Spruce', Blue Spruce Spruce Stonecrop, Crooked Yellow Sedum, Jenny's Stonecrop, Prickmadam, Spruce-leaved Stonecrop, Stone Orpine
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
3a-11
Size
Height: 3"-5"
Width: 3'-18"
- sun - mostly shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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