Colorado stonecrop

Colorado stonecrop Sedum spathulifolium

What is the plant

Sedum spathulifolium is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae known by the common names broadleaf stonecrop and Colorado stonecrop. It is native to the regions of British Columbia and California.

Sedum spathulifolium is an evergreen succulent that belongs to the genus Sedum in the family Crassulaceae. The botanical name ‘spathulifolium’ refers to the spade-like shape of the plant’s leaves. Common names for ‘spathulifolium’ include Broadleaf Stonecrop, Colorado Stonecrop, Spoon-Leaved Stonecrop, Pacific Stonecrop and Cape Blanco Stonecrop. The broadleaf stonecrop sometimes called – Gormania spathulifolia – is a popular choice for beginner gardeners because it is quite easy to grow and doesn’t mind a bit of neglect. These plants thrive in rocky landscapes and coastal hills and mountains. It reaches a height of up to 3″ to 6″ inches with a spread of about 18″ to 24″ inches. Individual leaves on the plant are about 0.4″ to 0.8″ long.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

10°C - 18°C

Hardiness zone

4a - 10a

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

Water
Like many stonecrops, Spathulifolium stonecrop is drought tolerant because it stores water in its thick, fleshy leaves to survive hot and dry summers. Water plants thoroughly when the soil starts to dry out. However, make sure not to leave plants standing in waterlogged soil as that may damage the plant.
Sunlight
Pacific Stonecrop enjoys full sun but can also tolerate growing in partial shade.
Fertilizer
A handful of all-purpose granular fertilizer sprinkled on the soil each spring is generally all sedums require. If a sedum is growing in rich soil, it should only be fertilized every other year.

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Soil
This plant does well in well-drained soils. Light, sandy, and loamy soils are the best choice.
Temperature
This plant is quite hardy and will be tolerant of temperatures as low as 5°F. There is also a chance the plant will become dormant during the colder months of the year.
Popularity
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