Sedum spathulifolium 'Serpentine Blue'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 4"
W: 6"

planting zones

5a-10b

Sedum spathulifolium 'Serpentine Blue' plant details

Sedum spathulifolium 'Serpentine Blue' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum spathulifolium 'Serpentine Blue'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 4 IN tall
Uses: alpine, container plant, easy-to-grow, hell strip, rock garden, roof garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum spathulifolium 'Serpentine Blue'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low

Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Cistus introduction. From the beautiful Siskiyous of southern Oregon, on a shiny blue mountain named Serpentine Point, comes what might be a intermediate between S. spathulifolium and its often recognized variety 'Purdy'. On a mountain with at least five taxa of sedum, we found this one in the most shade. The under 1/2" rosettes are a good silver-blue with white stems, coloring a bit in winter and quickly spreading. Excellent for summer dry garden walls/roofs and containers. Probably USDA zone 5. Suggest afternoon shade in hottest places with little summer water.