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Silver Stonecrop

Sedum Rupestre 'Silver'

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Overview

Silver Stonecrop (Sedum rupestre 'Silver') is an evergreen perennial with a mat-forming habit, radiant with silver-blue foliage. This succulent reaches up to 6 inches in height and spreads approximately 18 inches wide. It prefers full sun and is highly drought-tolerant, thriving in well-drained soil. In late spring to early summer, it blooms with yellow star-shaped flowers. Ideal for rock gardens and borders, it provides striking color and texture. Hardy to USDA zone 3.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 8–10Type Ground cover, SucculentClimate Mediterranean

Silver Stonecrop (Sedum Rupestre 'Silver') — Silver Stonecrop (Sedum rupestre 'Silver') is an evergreen perennial with a mat-forming habit

Silver Stonecrop (Sedum Rupestre 'Silver') — radiant with silver-blue foliage

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 6–8 Inches
Mature width: 6–8 Inches

Classification

Type: Ground cover, Succulent
Family: Crassulaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Silver Stonecrop (Sedum Rupestre 'Silver') — Silver Stonecrop (Sedum rupestre 'Silver') is an evergreen perennial with a mat-forming habit

Silver Stonecrop (Sedum Rupestre 'Silver') — radiant with silver-blue foliage

Photograph: GT1976, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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