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English Stonecrop

Sedum Anglicum

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Overview

English Stonecrop (Sedum anglicum) is a hardy, evergreen perennial suited for rock gardens and borders, thriving in zones 5-9. This low-growing succulent reaches 3-5 inches tall, preferring full sun to part shade. It flaunts tiny, star-shaped, white-to-pink blooms in early summer. Drought-tolerant, with fleshy, green-gray leaves, it forms a dense mat, spreading up to 12 inches, providing excellent ground cover and attracting pollinators. Ideal for low-maintenance landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, LowZones 4–9
English Stonecrop (Sedum Anglicum) — evergreen perennial suited for rock gardens and borders
English Stonecrop (Sedum Anglicum) — This low-growing succulent reaches 3-5 inches tall, preferring full sun to part shadeEnglish Stonecrop (Sedum Anglicum) — evergreen perennial suited for rock gardens and bordersEnglish Stonecrop (Sedum Anglicum) — It flaunts tiny, star-shaped, white-to-pink blooms in early summerEnglish Stonecrop (Sedum Anglicum) — spreading up to 12 inchesEnglish Stonecrop (Sedum Anglicum) — providing excellent ground cover and attracting pollinatorsEnglish Stonecrop (Sedum Anglicum) — or as a groundcover in xeriscaping design due to its drought tolerance and low-maintenance characteristics+79

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Low
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Crassulaceae

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English Stonecrop (Sedum Anglicum) — English Stonecrop (Sedum anglicum) is a hardy
English Stonecrop (Sedum Anglicum) — This low-growing succulent reaches 3-5 inches tall, preferring full sun to part shade
English Stonecrop (Sedum Anglicum) — evergreen perennial suited for rock gardens and borders
English Stonecrop (Sedum Anglicum) — It flaunts tiny, star-shaped, white-to-pink blooms in early summer
English Stonecrop (Sedum Anglicum) — spreading up to 12 inches
English Stonecrop (Sedum Anglicum) — providing excellent ground cover and attracting pollinators
English Stonecrop (Sedum Anglicum) — or as a groundcover in xeriscaping design due to its drought tolerance and low-maintenance characteristics
English Stonecrop (Sedum Anglicum) — perennial succulent ideally suited for rock gardens
English Stonecrop (Sedum Anglicum) — Ideal for low-maintenance landscapes
English Stonecrop (Sedum Anglicum) — This charming plant offers a textured carpet of fleshy
English Stonecrop (Sedum Anglicum) — evergreen leaves that are typically about 0.5 inches long
English Stonecrop (Sedum Anglicum) — arranged in rosettes that provide year-round interest
English Stonecrop (Sedum Anglicum) — particularly from June to August
English Stonecrop (Sedum Anglicum) — pink-tinged white flowers
English Stonecrop (Sedum Anglicum) — Sedum anglicum ushers in clusters of star-shaped
English Stonecrop (Sedum Anglicum) — English Stonecrop prefers well-drained
English Stonecrop (Sedum Anglicum) — gravelly soils and thrives in full sun to partial shade
English Stonecrop (Sedum Anglicum) — The optimal growing zones for this hardy species are USDA zones 4 through 8
English Stonecrop (Sedum Anglicum) — rising above its foliage on stems reaching up to 3 inches tall.<br><br>Adaptable to a wide range of soil types
English Stonecrop (Sedum Anglicum) — To encourage a denser growth habit
English Stonecrop (Sedum Anglicum) — contributing to the health of the garden ecosystem
English Stonecrop (Sedum Anglicum) — allowing it to withstand temperatures as low as -30&deg;F
English Stonecrop (Sedum Anglicum) — spreading habit.<br><br>Educating the client
English Stonecrop (Sedum Anglicum) — it attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

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