Sedum reflexum 'Blue Spruce'
Common: stonecropSedum reflexum 'Blue Spruce' - 72 per flat
- Height: 3"-6"
- Spread: 12"-24"
- Spacing: 12"
- Hardiness Zone(s): 3-9
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Plant Details
A dense mat of conifer-like blue foliage forms a tight, weed resistant groundcover in any sunny location. In June deep mauve pink stems rise to 10" and are topped with brilliant yellow flowers. 'Blue Spruce' grows quickly and is easy to maintain even in the most unwelcome of sites. Great for rock walls, green roofs, walkways and containers. Evergreen in warmer zones.
Characteristics & Attributes
Exposure
- Full Sun
Soil Moisture Needs
- Dry
- Average
Green Infrastructure
- Green Roof
Plug Type
- Horticultural Plug
For Animals
- Pollinator-friendly
- Deer Resistant
Attributes
- Drought Tolerant
- Groundcover
- Ornamental Foliage
Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Summer
Propagation Type
- Vegetative
Care & Maintenance
Prefers average to dry, well-drained soil in full sun. Intolerant of wet soils. Propagate by seed and cuttings, although division seems to be the easiest for most. Excellent as a perennial border, in rock gardens, or as a groundcover.
Interesting Notes
Genus name from Latin sedo meaning to sit, refering to manner in which plants "sit" on walls; common name refers to manner in which many species live on stoney ledges; except for spurium native to Caucasus and ternatum native to eastern U.S., mostly native to Asia; many species have been reassigned by some authorities to the genus Hylotelephium. - Dr. Leonard Perry, Professor, University of Vermont