White Stonecrop 'Brite White'
Family: Crassulaceae (Orphine
Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 3-9
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Height: 5-6 inches
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Spread: 12-14 inches
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Bloom Time: mid-summer
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Bloom: bright white, star-shaped flowers atop foliage
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Light: full to part sun
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Soil: well-drained; prefers sandy to
gravely soils of moderate to low fertility
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Moisture: dry to medium; drought-tolerant
once established
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Use: rock gardens, groundcover,
containers, general landscaping
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Care: low maintenance; trim after
flowering to maintain shape
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Concerns: no serious disease or pest
problems; watch for slugs, snails, and scale
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Native to: cultivar of species native to
Europe, Siberia, western Asia, and north Africa
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Notes: mounded foliage, more defined and
compact than other white sedums; small fleshy, bright green leaves; flowers
attract butterflies; heat and drought tolerant; deer and rabbit resistant
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Supplier: Donated by West Madison
Agricultural Research Station
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Rock Garden C336
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