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Caucasian Stonecrop

Sedum spurium

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Overview

Phedimus spurium, or Caucasian Stonecrop, is a hardy, perennial groundcover ideal for full sun to part shade. It features succulent, green to reddish leaves and vibrant pink flowers that bloom in summer attracting pollinators. This drought-resistant plant reaches 4-6 inches in height and spreads up to 18 inches, perfect for rock gardens, borders, or green roofing. It thrives in USDA zones 3-9 and requires well-drained soil.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 5–10Type Ground cover, SucculentClimate Arid, Mediterranean
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — scientifically known as Phedimus spurium
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Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Succulent
Family
Crassulaceae
Climate
Arid, Mediterranean

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Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — scientifically known as Phedimus spurium
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — making it an ideal choice for xeriscaping and rock gardens; phedimus spurium, or Caucasian Stonecrop, is a hardy
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — ground cover / succulent for full or half; making it an asset to any sustainable garden landscape, image 69
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — making it an ideal choice for xeriscaping and rock gardens; phedimus spurium, or Caucasian Stonecrop, is a, image 63
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — This hardy succulent perennial showcases fleshy leaves forming a dense
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — mat-like spread typically reaching 4 to 6 inches in height and spreading outward up to 18 inches; and, image 55
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — this groundcover is drought-tolerant once established; making it an ideal choice for xeriscaping and rock, image 62
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — mat-like spread typically reaching 4 to 6 inches in height and spreading outward up to 18 inches; and providing a
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — This hardy succulent perennial showcases fleshy leaves forming a dense; essential for any landscape design, image 54
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — These flowers provide a stark contrast to its foliage and can span up to 1 foot across; its foliage color, image 61
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — scientifically known as Phedimus spurium; mat-like spread typically reaching 4 to 6 inches in height and spreading
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — These flowers provide a stark contrast to its foliage and can span up to 1 foot across; its foliage color, image 84
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — Its foliage color ranges from green to deep bronze and even reddish hues
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — It thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 9, favoring full sun to partial shade conditions; this hardy, image 87
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — making it an asset to any sustainable garden landscape; ground cover / succulent with pink and white blooms
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — This hardy succulent perennial showcases fleshy leaves forming a dense; essential for any landscape design seeking
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — this groundcover is drought-tolerant once established
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — Phedimus spurium, or Caucasian Stonecrop, is a hardy, perennial groundcover ideal for full sun to part shade; it thrives
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — ground cover / succulent with pink and white blooms
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — attracting bees and butterflies; phedimus spurium is an excellent low-lying plant that requires minimal care and offers
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — green to reddish leaves and vibrant pink flowers that bloom in summer attracting pollinators; which intensify under full
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — Phedimus spurium is an excellent low-lying plant that requires minimal care and offers maximum visual impact; these
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — and providing a delightful show; this drought-resistant plant reaches 4-6 inches in height and spreads up to, image 60
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — this groundcover is drought-tolerant once established; making it an ideal choice for xeriscaping and rock, image 85
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