Colorado Stonecrop

Colorado Stonecrop Care

Sedum spathulifolium

What is the plant

Broadleaf Stonecrop is an evergreen perennial native to California that is low maintenance and will add beauty and texture to any garden. Inviting this plant to your garden or container will bring year-round interest with its foliage of thick, fleshy, silver-green leaves and small, yellow flowers from summer to fall. It is easy to grow and requires little maintenance.

Sedum spathulifolium can grow up to 12 inches (30 cm) in height and spread up to 18 inches (45 cm). Its main identification feature is bright green, spoon-shaped leaves that are up to 2 inches (5 cm) long. The plant produces tiny yellow flowers in late summer and early fall. The flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects, making this Sedum a great choice for pollinator gardens.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

10°C - 21°C

Hardiness zone

4a - 10a

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Broadleaf Stonecrop prefers to be kept evenly moist, water when the top inch of soil is dry. Make sure not to overwater, as this can cause root rot.
Pruning
Prune the plant to remove any dead or damaged leaves and off spent flowers in late summer or early fall.
Fertilizer
The succulent does not require fertilizing, but if desired, you can use a balanced liquid fertilizer in the spring.

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Sunlight
Broadleaf Stonecrop prefers full sun to partial shade. The plant benefits most from 2 to 4 hours of afternoon sunlight.
Soil
This plant prefers well-draining soil and will do best in slightly acidic soils.
Propagation
This Sedum can be propagated from cuttings or by dividing the plants.

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Temperature
Sedum spathulifolium prefers temperatures between 20-80°F (6-26°C), but not any lower.
Container
The Sedum can be grown in containers. Choose a container with good drainage holes and use well-draining potting soil.
Fun fact
This succulent has a unique growth habit. The plant grows an upright stem that then droops over, giving it the appearance of an umbrella. It is an attractive food source for honeybees and other pollinators but is also deer resistant.