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Sedum hispanicum 'Blue Carpet'

Also Known As

  • Sedum hispanicum var. minus 'Blue Carpet'
  • Little Blue Spanish Stonecrop
  • Tiny Buttons Sedum

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 2"-3"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Sedum hispanicum 'Blue Carpet' plant details

Sedum hispanicum 'Blue Carpet' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In summer pink and white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum hispanicum 'Blue Carpet'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 3 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in summer
Uses: compact, container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, roof garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum hispanicum 'Blue Carpet'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Mounding tiny fleshy balls of grey green fleshy succulent foliage having a purple tint. Hardy zone 4. Likes sun and grows 2-3" tall. Whitish pink Flowers early summer. Foliage is soft and featherly.

Gardening facts about Sedum hispanicum 'Blue Carpet' plant

How to Grow Sedum hispanicum 'Blue Carpet'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
    • fuzzy

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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Size

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