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Sedum hispanicum

Also Known As

  • Sedum 'Purple Form'
  • Sedum hispanicum 'Purpureum'
  • Sedum hispanicum 'Tiny Buttons'
  • Sedum hispanicum minus
  • Sedum hispanicum var. hispanicum
  • Sedum hispanicum var. minus
  • Little Blue Spanish Stonecrop
  • Purple Form Stonecrop
  • Purpureum Stonecrop
  • Spanish Stonecrop
  • Stonecrop
  • Tiny Buttons Sedum
  • Tiny Buttons Stonecrop

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 1"-6"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Sedum hispanicum plant details

Sedum hispanicum is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue, green and purple foliage. In spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum hispanicum

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, green and purple
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 1 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, mat-forming, rock garden, roof garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum hispanicum

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, pollution
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Very small, fleshy leaves are decorated with pinkish white flowers. Tolerant of light foot traffic. Evergreen.
This is a very low tight groundcover with fine foliage that takes on silver to purple hues, especially in cool weather. Very well drained soil is a must, especially in areas with wet winters. Probably best in z6 and warmer.
Light Shade. Outdoor. Pale Pink Flowers.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Tiny blue gray fleshy cylindrical leaves adorn eensy stems on form creeping 1/2" mats. Great little accent for troughs and succulent planters, or for use in between pavers and the rock garden.

Gardening facts about Sedum hispanicum plant

How to Grow Sedum hispanicum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
    • purple
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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aka Sedum arborescens

Plant Type

Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

Zones

8b-10b

Size

Height: 3'-5'

Width: 2'-5'

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
  • dry when dormant
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Scientific Name: Hylotelephium sieboldii

aka Sedum sieboldii 'October Daphne', October Daphne Stonecrop

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 6"-12"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry when dormant
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aka Sedum album 'Athoum', Athoum Sedum, Athoum White Stonecrop, White Stonecrop

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 2"-4"

Width: 12"-24"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
Photo of Sedum album foliage by Native Sons
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Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 6"-10"

Width: 15"-18"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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aka False Hens and Chicks, Stone Treecrop

Plant Type

Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 3'-4'

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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