Sedum niveum [SBH 9227b]

Also Known As

Davidson's Stonecrop

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

6a-10b

Sedum niveum [SBH 9227b] plant details

Sedum niveum [SBH 9227b] is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue, green, red and white foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. 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. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum niveum [SBH 9227b]

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, green, red and white
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: alpine, container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, hell strip, rock garden, roof garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum niveum [SBH 9227b]

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From a small native range in the mountains above Palms Springs, California, comes this precious, small succulent, with winter resting rosettes to only about 1/4" spreading to make colonies eventually several feet wide. This one with somewhat red-tinted leaves in winter. In spring and summer 3-4" stalks of starry white flowers stand above. Easy going, requiring only decent drainage and dappled sun to full sun. Drought tolerant but can handle water any time of the year as its mountain habitat has frequent thunder showers. Frost hardy to -10F, USDA zone 6.