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Sedum spathulifolium Cape Blanco

Spoon-leaved Stonecrop

A slow-spreading, alpine plant forming a cushion of powdery, gray-green foliage.

  • »  Rosettes of tiny succulent blue leaves with a powdery-white overlay
  • »  Star-shaped yellow flower clusters rise just above the foliage
  • »  Evergreen foliage has an attractive red tinge in cooler weather
  • »  Suitable for troughs and scree gardens
  • »  Bloom Time: Mid to late summer

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  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:10-15 cm
  • Spread:20-30 cm
  • Bloom Color: Yellow
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Slow
Critter
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Fall Color
• Heat Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Summer
Habit
• Spreading
Foliage Color
• Blue
• White
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Rock garden
• Rooftop (extensive)
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Sedum spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco'

'Cape Blanco' may not be as reliable as other sedum cultivars but is still hardy to Zone 5. Winter wet may cause root rot. Loss of this species is often confused with hardiness issues.