Sedum reflexum 'Blue Spruce'

Stonecrop 'Blue Spruce'

Family: Crassulaceae (Orphine Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  3-9

·        Height: 6-9 inches

·        Spread: 12-18 inches

·        Bloom Time: June to July

·        Bloom: terminal clusters of small yellow star-shaped flowers

·        Light: full sun

·        Soil: average, gritty, well-drained; tolerates dry, rocky soil

·        Moisture: dry to medium; drought tolerant

·        Use: border fronts or rock gardens; small area ground cover; containers; flowers attract butterflies and other pollinators

·        Care: low maintenance; pinch in spring to  encourage thicker stems and bushier growth

·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems; watch for slugs and snails; scale may occur; rotting out is possible in wet and/or poorly-drained conditions

·        Native to: central and western Europe

·        Notes: creeping evergreen sedum with blue-green conifer-like foliage; naturalizes slowly; rabbit and deer resistant

·        Supplier: Landscape Designs, Inc.

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Rock Garden C322

 

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