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Sedum cyaneum

Scientific Name: Hylotelephium cyaneum

Also Known As

  • Blue Stonecrop
  • Showy Stonecrop

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 2"-3"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Sedum cyaneum plant details

Sedum cyaneum is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue, burgundy and green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum cyaneum

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, burgundy and green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 3 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: compact, container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, roof garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum cyaneum

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Compact mounding perennial growing to 3 inches tall..rosy pink flowers for 6-8 weeks in August.

Gardening facts about Sedum cyaneum plant

How to Grow Sedum cyaneum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

    • pollution tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

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

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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