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Spathe Leaved Sedum

Sedum Spathulifolium

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Overview

Sedum spathulifolium, commonly called Spathe Leaved Sedum, is a robust evergreen groundcover with spoon-shaped leaves. The rosettes are a striking silvery-gray, growing to 1 inch tall with a 1-foot spread. It boasts starry yellow blooms in early summer. Preferring well-drained soil, it thrives in USDA zones 5-10, in rock gardens or along borders. Drought tolerant once established, it requires minimal maintenance, perfect for low-water landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 5–10Type Ground cover, SucculentClimate Arid, Mediterranean
Spathe Leaved Sedum (Sedum Spathulifolium) — This North American native is remarkably versatile
Spathe Leaved Sedum (Sedum Spathulifolium) — Preferring well-drained soil, it thrives in USDA zones 5-10, in rock gardens or along borders; it boasts starrySpathe Leaved Sedum (Sedum Spathulifolium) — is a robust evergreen groundcover with spoon-shaped leavesSpathe Leaved Sedum (Sedum Spathulifolium) — commonly referred to as the Spathe Leaved Sedum or Broadleaf StonecropSpathe Leaved Sedum (Sedum Spathulifolium) — commonly called Spathe Leaved SedumSpathe Leaved Sedum (Sedum Spathulifolium) — Preferring well-drained soil, it thrives in USDA zones 5-10, in rock gardens or along bordersSpathe Leaved Sedum (Sedum Spathulifolium) — or as a drought-tolerant ground cover+52

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Mature height
2–3 Inches
Mature width
1–2 Ft.

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Succulent
Family
Crassulaceae
Climate
Arid, Mediterranean

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Spathe Leaved Sedum (Sedum Spathulifolium) — This North American native is remarkably versatile
Spathe Leaved Sedum (Sedum Spathulifolium) — Preferring well-drained soil, it thrives in USDA zones 5-10, in rock gardens or along borders; it boasts starry
Spathe Leaved Sedum (Sedum Spathulifolium) — is a robust evergreen groundcover with spoon-shaped leaves
Spathe Leaved Sedum (Sedum Spathulifolium) — commonly referred to as the Spathe Leaved Sedum or Broadleaf Stonecrop
Spathe Leaved Sedum (Sedum Spathulifolium) — commonly called Spathe Leaved Sedum
Spathe Leaved Sedum (Sedum Spathulifolium) — Preferring well-drained soil, it thrives in USDA zones 5-10, in rock gardens or along borders
Spathe Leaved Sedum (Sedum Spathulifolium) — or as a drought-tolerant ground cover
Spathe Leaved Sedum (Sedum Spathulifolium) — These rosettes spread out to cover ground expansively
Spathe Leaved Sedum (Sedum Spathulifolium) — <br><br>With a height of 3 to 6 inches and a spread of 6 to 18 inches
Spathe Leaved Sedum (Sedum Spathulifolium) — It boasts starry yellow blooms in early summer; and ability to bring vibrant life to the garden with minimal effort
Spathe Leaved Sedum (Sedum Spathulifolium) — Drought tolerant once established, it requires minimal maintenance, perfect for low-water landscapes
Spathe Leaved Sedum (Sedum Spathulifolium) — ground cover / succulent for full or half
Spathe Leaved Sedum (Sedum Spathulifolium) — is a captivating succulent that brings both texture and low-water elegance to a garden landscape; and ability to
Spathe Leaved Sedum (Sedum Spathulifolium) — making Spathe Leaved Sedum an excellent choice for rock gardens
Spathe Leaved Sedum (Sedum Spathulifolium) — It boasts starry yellow blooms in early summer
Spathe Leaved Sedum (Sedum Spathulifolium) — The rosettes are a striking silvery-gray, growing to 1 inch tall with a 1-foot spread; sedum spathulifolium
Spathe Leaved Sedum (Sedum Spathulifolium) — Sedum spathulifolium produces clusters of star-shaped
Spathe Leaved Sedum (Sedum Spathulifolium) — Drought tolerant once established, it requires minimal maintenance, perfect for low-water landscapes; <br><br>The
Spathe Leaved Sedum (Sedum Spathulifolium) — low-profile layer in the garden
Spathe Leaved Sedum (Sedum Spathulifolium) — and ability to bring vibrant life to the garden with minimal effort
Spathe Leaved Sedum (Sedum Spathulifolium) — attracting pollinators such as butterflies and bees.<br><br>Care for this plant is minimal
Spathe Leaved Sedum (Sedum Spathulifolium) — This North American native is remarkably versatile; it boasts starry yellow blooms in early summer
Spathe Leaved Sedum (Sedum Spathulifolium) — proving it to be an ideal candidate for xeriscaping and low maintenance garden designs
Spathe Leaved Sedum (Sedum Spathulifolium) — commonly referred to as the Spathe Leaved Sedum or Broadleaf Stonecrop; sedum spathulifolium produces clusters of
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