Cape Blanco Stonecrop

Name: Cape Blanco Stonecrop
Brand: Monrovia
SKU: 03428
Rating: 90 (2 reviews)

Sedum spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco'

Pronunciation: SEE-dum spath-you-lif-FOH-lee-um

SKU #03428

USDA Zone

5-9

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OVERVIEW
Description	Brilliant silvery leaves make this a great choice for use as a groundcover, pathway accent, in rock gardens, or in mixed succulent containers. Clusters of tiny yellow flowers contrast nicely with the foliage, which takes on an attractive purplish tinge in cool weather. Thrives in the Pacific Northwest. Foliage is edible. Evergreen.
Light	Full sun, Partial sun
Watering	Allow soil to dry between waterings.
Blooms	Summer
Mature Size	Moderate growing; reaches 2 to 4 in. tall, spreading 24 in. wide.

DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen	Evergreen
Special Features	Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Waterwise, Edible
Growth Rate	Moderate
Flower Attributes	Showy Flowers

STYLE
Landscape Use	Container, Ground Cover, Edging
Flower Color	Yellow
Foliage Color	Silver-blue
Companion Plants	Blue Grama Grass (Bouteloua gracilis); Ice Plant (Delosperma); Candytuft (Iberis); St. John's Wort (Hypericum)

CARE
Care	Requires good drainage; thrives in lean, sandy or rocky soil; avoid wet, poorly drained sites. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Control weeds until the plants have filled in. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer.

HISTORY
Lore	The blooms and foliage are a food source for the brown elfin butterfly and others. In spite of being resistant to grazing by deer, this Sedum is considered to be edible, eaten raw or used as a unique addition to soups or stir-fry. Note: use caution, as high consumption may cause stomach upset.

This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9