Caucasian Stonecrop
Sedum spurium
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
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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