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Stonecrop

Dense clusters of bronze-pink flowers bloom atop mounds of dark purple-brown succulent foliage. Excellent for raised beds or mixed borders. Wonderful in the rock garden. Easy to maintain. Thrives in sandy, well-drained soils.

Companion Plants

Black-Eyed Susan

Maiden Grass

Russian Sage

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Stonecrop

  • Botanical name

    Sedum telephium

  • Variety

    Xenox

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    20-24" (51-61 cm)

  • Habit

    Clumping

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Black

  • Bloom Time

    Summer-fall

  • Maintenance

    Divide every 3 to 5 years

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Andrea M.'s Collection