Sedum spathulifolium 'Purpureum'

©2005

STONECROP
Family: Crassulaceae
Pronounced: SEE-dum spath-ew-li-FO-lee-um

GROWING GUIDE

Geographic Origin: Pacific Northwest.
Plant Group: Perennial.
Hardiness: Sunset zones: All.
USDA zones: 5-9.

©2005

Mature size: Height 4 inches (10 cm).
Width: 12 inches <30 cm>.
Flowering period: Summer.
Flowering attributes: Star-shaped, yellow flowers in tight clusters.
Leaf attributes: Rosettes of fleshy purple leaves covered with a silvery-white waxy powder.
Growth habit: Mat forming.
Light: Full sun.
Soil: Any type soil.
Propagation Methods: Short stem pieces root readily in garden soil. | Divide in spring.

Rainy Side Notes

Mine grows in nooks and crannies, rock walls and edges of pavers (where there is no foot traffic). I like it best growing in the rock wall -- the dark basalt rock really shows off this little perennial.

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Debra Teachout-Teashon
Photographed in author's garden.

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