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 8–10Climate 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

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

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