Rock 'N Round® 'Bright Idea' Stonecrop (Sedum)
Perennial
- Short and stout, perfect for the front of your beds! Appealing red stems add dimension.
- Drought, heat, and salt-tolerant, making it easy to grow.
- Bright yellow flowers attract pollinators.
- Zones 3-9, sun, 1' tall x 1.5' wide at maturity.
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Description
Stonecrops are remarkably drought and heat-tolerant perennials, and Rock 'N Round® 'Bright Idea' is no exception. It's tough as nails, growing well in problematic sites. For the darkest foliage, make sure you plant it in full sun (even in hot zones) and watch it thrive!
Details
Patent #: PP34396
Common name: Stonecrop
Zone: 3 – 9
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun)
Height x width: 10-12″ x 16-20″
Flower color: Yellow
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Summer and fall
Bloom time: Early summer, midsummer
Features: Heat tolerant, dry soils, drought tolerant, rabbit resistant, container plants, cold tolerant, best for beginners
Uses: Accent, container gardening, cottage gardening, massing, small spaces, specimen, pollinator gardens
How to Grow
Light: Does best in full sun, but appreciates some afternoon shade in harsh sun and heat exposure in very hot summer regions.
Water: Requires medium to dry conditions, and is drought-tolerant once established. Will not tolerate over-watering.
Spacing: 1 to 2 feet apart
Fertilizing: Does not commonly need fertilizer.
Winterizing: Does not need mulch in the winter. Foliage can be left standing if desired.
Maintenance & Pruning: Clear old foliage away from new growth in spring. Can be deadheaded in late summer or early fall.
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.