'Blue Spruce' Stonecrop (Sedum)
Perennial
- Steel blue foliage provides refreshing color in hot summers!
- Cheerful yellow flowers attract pollinators.
- Durable and easy to grow.
- Withstands heat, humidity, and drought.
- Zones 3-9, sun/part sun, 8" tall x 20" wide at maturity.
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Common name: Stonecrop, blue spruce sedum, blue spruce stonecrop
Zone: 3 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 8" X 20"
Flower color: Yellow
Foliage color: Steel blue
Season of interest: Year-round
Bloom time: Summer, fall
Features: Heat tolerant, ground covers, drought tolerant, container plants, cold tolerant
Uses: Accent, border, container gardening, cottage gardening, foundation planting, massing, specimen
How to Grow
Light: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun). Will lean toward the sun if grown in too much shade.
Water: Dry to average moisture. It tolerates drought once established, but should receive some water when conditions are hot and dry.
Spacing: 1.5 - 2 ft.
Fertilizing: Fertilizer isn't required when grown in rich soils, but a handful of all-purpose granular fertilizer can be applied in early spring if needed.
Winterizing: Dried flower heads of many varieties remain attractive in winter, whether left standing in the garden or brought indoors. Small animals and bugs may take home in accumulated debris during cold weather. It doesn't need mulch in winter unless grown in harsh climates.
Maintenance & pruning: Pinch back the tips of new spring growth for more compact plants. Stop fertilizing and water in the fall and winter. Throughout spring and summer, divisions and cuttings can easily root for new plants.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
Ordered 15 and they are so small being one quart they fell apart and lacked good root structure at that size probably better off selling one gallons instead. Plus two fell apart from delivery which happens but there was not enough root to salvage.
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary.
Both died or almost.
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One plants sedum, sings to and waters it, but it takes a while to take off, usually 3 seasons. Your plants were in great shape when they arrived.
Plants had minimal root systems and died right away.
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This plant struggled from the moment I placed it in a container. 65 days later I can pronounce it dead .. just outside the 60 days window. Very disappointed. Not my first disappointment. I’ll not reorder.
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Shop local if possible. The prices charged for the quality given is not worth it.
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with our prices! Unfortunately, it’s not always easy (or cheap) to grow great plants. Our prices reflect the quality and care we put into each plant, plus the availability of unique selections that can’t often be found in garden centers. To save on your order, watch for different sales and promos throughout the season. If you have an issue with your order, please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process - your order is covered by our 60-day guarantee!
They’re doing great and next season will order more, more, more!
The plants came in great shape and I have planted them. It has been a week and, so far, they are doing great.
Plants were as described, no damage in shipping!!!!!!
1 of the Blue Spruce is not doing very well and may not make it. I will try to save it
by giving it some TLC and maybe it will recover.
Hello! We're sorry to hear that you're having trouble with your stonecrop. Please email pictures of the plant to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we do have a 60 day guarantee on all of our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we will be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
'Blue Spruce' Stonecrop
Hi Dahae, We're sad to hear that you're unhappy with your stonecrop! We do offer a 60-day warranty on all of our plants if they arrive damaged to your are do not show signs of life once planted! Please email pictures of the plants to [email protected], with your name and order number in the subject line. We'd be happy to help out! Happy Gardening!
I have planted an eroded bank twice with no success, but the Blue Spruce Stonecrop has taken off from day one. The plants look healthy with very little attention and it has been very hot. Ordered more after I knew they would grow well. Love the color.
Plant in fall
The rule of thumb for fall planting is to get the plants in the ground at least 6 weeks before the first hard frost in your area. You can find more information on frost dates here:
https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/frost-dates-explained-gardening-for-each-zone-in-spring-fall/
Is stone top evergreen?
Hello! It is not evergreen, so it will go dormant in winter!
Is this deer resistant?
Unfortunately, stonecrop isn't deer and rabbit resistant. For groundcovers that are deer and rabbit resistant, follow this link:
Does this work well in low/medium traffic areas? I want to use it around our above ground pool.
This plant is durable and easy to grow. If you are wanting a low growing ground cover that will tolerate foot traffic we recommend the plants below. Please click on the links.
https://www.greatgardenplants.com/collections/ground-covers/products/blue-star-creeper
https://www.greatgardenplants.com/collections/all/products/irish-moss
https://www.greatgardenplants.com/collections/all/products/purple-mazus
Is this a very soft to touch
I wouldn't say it's "very soft", but it definitely is not hard!