Blue Spruce Stonecrop

Sedum reflexum 'Blue Spruce'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Cactus or Succulent
Plant Family: Crassulaceae
Plant Description: A low growing succulent with fine, blue, needle-like leaves. It spreads, but isn't overly aggressive. Yellow flowers bloom in early summer, but aren't showy. It tolerates heavy soils and drought.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Succulent
Plant Care: Succulent (perennials with fleshy leaves and no spines): Remove dead leaves and stems. Succulents with stems that die back in the fall may be left for winter interest or removed once dried. Trim as necessary to retain a desirable shape.

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 6-8" tall x 15-18" wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant, Park Strip Plant, Central Open Shape
Foliage Interest: Yes
Foliage Colors: Blue-green
Bloom Colors: Yellow
Bloom Seasons: Summer
Bloom Period: Jun - Jul

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 3 to 11
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes

Garden Location:

  • Localscapes Path
    • Park Strip #8
  • Neighborhood Landscapes
    • A Desert with Altitude
  • Planting Path
    • Nursery Shopping
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter