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Caucasian Stonecrop

Sedum spurium

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Overview

Phedimus spurium, or Caucasian Stonecrop, is a hardy, perennial groundcover ideal for full sun to part shade. It features succulent, green to reddish leaves and vibrant pink flowers that bloom in summer attracting pollinators. This drought-resistant plant reaches 4-6 inches in height and spreads up to 18 inches, perfect for rock gardens, borders, or green roofing. It thrives in USDA zones 3-9 and requires well-drained soil.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 5–10Climate Arid, Mediterranean
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — Phedimus spurium, or Caucasian Stonecrop, is a hardy, perennial groundcover ideal for full sun to part shade

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Crassulaceae
Climate
Arid, Mediterranean

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Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — pink and white flowers in the garden; is a versatile and robust groundcover
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — Phedimus spurium, or Caucasian Stonecrop, is a hardy, perennial groundcover ideal for full sun to part shade, image 47
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — ground cover / succulent for full or half; making it an asset to any sustainable garden landscape
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — ground cover / succulent with pink and white blooms; attracting bees and butterflies
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — green to reddish leaves and vibrant pink flowers that bloom in summer attracting pollinators; which intensify, image 48
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — This drought-resistant plant reaches 4-6 inches in height and spreads up to 18 inches; it thrives in USDA, image 49
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — attracting bees and butterflies; phedimus spurium is an excellent low-lying plant that requires minimal care, image 59
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — mat-like spread typically reaching 4 to 6 inches in height and spreading outward up to 18 inches; and, image 55
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — Its foliage color ranges from green to deep bronze and even reddish hues; pink and white flowers in the garden, image 56
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — which intensify under full sun exposure.<br><br>Blooming in mid to late summer; scientifically known as, image 57
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — Phedimus spurium presents clusters of star-shaped pink flowers that rise slightly above its foliage on stems, image 58
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — and providing a delightful show; this drought-resistant plant reaches 4-6 inches in height and spreads up to, image 60
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — making it an asset to any sustainable garden landscape; ground cover / succulent with pink and white blooms, image 66
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — It thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 9, favoring full sun to partial shade conditions; this hardy, image 64
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — These flowers provide a stark contrast to its foliage and can span up to 1 foot across; its foliage color, image 61
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — Phedimus spurium is an excellent low-lying plant that requires minimal care and offers maximum visual impact, image 65
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — this groundcover is drought-tolerant once established; making it an ideal choice for xeriscaping and rock, image 62
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — making it an ideal choice for xeriscaping and rock gardens; phedimus spurium, or Caucasian Stonecrop, is a, image 63
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — green to reddish leaves and vibrant pink flowers that bloom in summer attracting pollinators; which intensify, image 71
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — Phedimus spurium, or Caucasian Stonecrop, is a hardy, perennial groundcover ideal for full sun to part shade, image 70
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — ground cover / succulent for full or half; making it an asset to any sustainable garden landscape, image 69
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — pink and white flowers in the garden; is a versatile and robust groundcover, image 67
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — ground cover / succulent with pink and white blooms; attracting bees and butterflies, image 68
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — This drought-resistant plant reaches 4-6 inches in height and spreads up to 18 inches; it thrives in USDA, image 72

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