Sedum reflexum 'Blue Spruce' ~ Blue Spruce Stonecrop

Blue Spruce Stonecrop is a dense mat-forming evergreen succulent with fleshy blue-green foliage resembling conifer needles that flushes pink in winter.  Clusters of tiny yellow star-shaped flowers dust the plant in late summer.  Grows best in full sun and dry to medium well-drained soils.  Drought and heat tolerant once established. Type:  Succulent Height:  0.5’ - 1' Spread:  1’ - 1.5’ Spacing:  1’ USDA Hardiness Zone:  3 - 9 Culture:  Full Sun,  Part Sun Bloom Color:  Yellow Season of Interest:  Summer, Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Watch for slugs and snails.  Scale might be a problem.  Too much richness in the soil or shade will produce floppy stems. LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Garden,Rock Gardens, Xeroscape Gardens, Indoor Plants, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS:  Aster, Shasta Daisy, Fescue IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Sedum reflexum Blue Spruce 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0