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    Sedum rupestre 'Silver'

    Scientific Name: Petrosedum rupestre [silver]

    Also Known As

    • Silver Stonecrop

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent, groundcover

    size

    • H: 4"
    • W: 18"

    planting zones

    • 4b-12

    Sedum rupestre 'Silver' plant details

    Sedum rupestre 'Silver' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees and beneficial insects 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 and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum rupestre 'Silver'

    Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 18 IN wide, 4 IN tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, roof garden, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum rupestre 'Silver'

    USDA Zones: 4b - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A drought tolerant, low-growing perennial with silvery, succulent, needle-like leaves. Great accent in mixed containers. Sedums grow best in well-drained, gravelly soil that is not wet in winter. Heat and drought tolerant. Requires little water once established.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Sedum rupestre 'Silver' plant

    How to Grow Sedum rupestre 'Silver'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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