Baby Tears Stonecrop
Sedum album chloroticum 'Baby Tears'
SKU
06500
This classic evergreen groundcover forms low, dense rosettes of green teardrop-shaped leaves, backing a nice display of white flowers in spring and summer. Perfect choice for a rock garden or border edging. Spills nicely from hanging baskets. Drought tolerant once established.
?
There are very few rules in gardening, but perhaps the most important one is to work within your zone. Choosing plants that grow and thrive in your particular climate is the very first step toward having a beautiful garden . Learn More
Full sun, Partial sun
Water occasionally once established; more in containers and extreme heat.
CHECK RETAILERS FOR AVAILABILITY:
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | SEE-dum AL-bum |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 4 to 6 in. tall, 12 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring to Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic, Tropical |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Green Roof, Rock Garden, Edging, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Gift Plant, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Water occasionally once established; more in containers and extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium); Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Creeping Phlox (Phlox); Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe) |
Thrives in average to very lean, well-drained soils. Takes light shade, particularly in hot summer climates. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established in landscape. Take care not to overwater. Fertilize sparingly.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant