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
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
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
See other plant types of Hylotelephium for your garden
Scientific Name: Hylotelephium pluricaule var. ezawe
aka Sedum pluricale 'Island of Sakhalin', Sedum pluricaule 'Isle of Sakhalin', Sedum pluricaule var. ezawe, Isle of Sakhalin Showy Stonecrop, Stonecrop
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 8"-12"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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
Scientific Name: Hylotelephium 'Herbstfreude'
aka Hylotelephium x 'Herbstfreude', Sedum sp. 'Autumn Joy', Sedum telephium 'Autumn Joy', Sedum x 'Autumn Joy', Autumn Joy Sedum
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
3a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 1'-3'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
Scientific Name: Hylotelephium spectabile
aka Butterfly Stonecrop, Showy Stonecrop
Plant Type
Perennial, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 16"-24"
Width: 16"-24"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
Scientific Name: Hylotelephium cauticola 'Lidakense'
aka Lidakense Sedum, Lidakense Stonecrop
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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