Sedum forsterianum ssp. elegans 'Silver Stone'

Sedum 'Silver Stone' Forster's Stonecrop

Common Name: Forster's Stonecrop, Rock Stonecrop

If you’re looking for a very low maintenance, durable groundcover for sunny, dry areas, this is it! Similar to ‘Angelina’ in foliage and habit, ‘Silver Stone’ forms a low, tight clump of blue-green, needle-like, evergreen foliage. In cooler months, the leaves may become tipped with pinkish purple.

Upright flower stems are topped with corymbs of starry yellow blossoms from early to late summer.

Low, spreading sedums form a solid mat of foliage which is excellent for covering slopes or can be planted as a groundcover in sunny, dry areas. They are extremely drought tolerant and many are evergreen. These are terrific low-maintenance plants that always look their best.

Height:

6.0-10.0 Inches

Spread:

12.0-18.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

4,5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Yellow/Gold Shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Early Summer Midsummer

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies

Critter Resistant:

Rabbit Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Evergreen Fall Color

Growth Rate:

Rapid

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic Rock Garden

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Ground Cover Salt Tolerant

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Sedum is one of the most popular perennials grown in American gardens because it is very easy to grow and hardy in most areas of the country. Because of its thick, succulent leaves which can store water, sedum is drought tolerant. It should be sited in average to poor soil that is well-drained. Plants grown in rich soil tend to be lanky and open. Most varieties should be grown in full sun to light shade. The lower growing types, however, will survive in partial shade.

Divide sedum every 3-4 years to maintain its compact growth habit. Older plants tend to split in the center if they have not been divided. Pinching the taller varieties back by half in early summer will also help prevent them from splitting. This plant is not usually bothered by pests or diseases. The seed heads of the taller varieties provide excellent winter interest and food for birds. Remove them in spring when the new growth begins to show.

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