Cape Blanco Stonecrop
Sedum spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco'
SKU
3428
Native to the Pacific Northwest, this rugged little silvery succulent is hyper versatile. Rosettes borne on traveling stems make standout groundcover. Perfect for rock garden or rock wall nooks and containers with well drained soil. Clusters of tiny yellow flowers contrast nicely with the bright foliage in late spring to summer. Evergreen succulent. Full to partial sun. Moderate growiing 2 to 4 in. tall, 2 ft. wide.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | SEE-dum spath-you-lif-FOH-lee-um |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 2 to 4 in. tall, spreading 24 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Silver-blue |
| Garden Style | Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Edging, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Edible, Gift Plant, North American Native Selection, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Succulent Groundcover |
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.
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