Botanical profile

Sedum spathulifolium

Latin name
Sedum spathulis
Common name
Spatulate-leaved stonecrop
Type
Perennial
Family
Crassulaceae

Sedum spathulifolium is a small perennial ground cover that forms thick silver rosettes with blue highlights. Its striking appearance elegantly carpets rockeries, pots, and dry walls. In summer, it is adorned with small, star-shaped yellow flowers.

Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Weak
Fertilization
Fertilizer for flowering
Soil type
Well drained, sandy
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June-July
Flower color
YELLOW
Foliage color
Green
Shape
In rosette
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
8 inches (20.5 cm)
Width
20 inches (51 cm)
Growth rate
Fast

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.