Blue Spruce Stonecrop
Sedum reflexum 'Blue Spruce'
SKU
02914
A drought tolerant groundcover with small, succulent, blue leaves with an appearance reminiscent of the needles of a blue spruce conifer. Yellow flowers accent the foliage in early summer. A beautiful addition to containers, rock gardens, and alpine gardens. Evergreen in mild winter regions.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | SEE-dum ree-FLECKS-um |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Grows 5 in. tall, spreading 15 to 18 in. wide; blooms 6 to 8 in. above foliage. |
| Bloom Time | Early Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic, Xeric |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Gift Plant, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Aloe (Aloe); Red Yucca (Hesperaloe); Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum); Yucca (Yucca); Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe) |
Thrives in average to very lean, well-drained soils. Benefits from light shade in very hot summer climates. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Space 12 to 18 inches apart as groundcover. Fertilize sparingly.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-11
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