Stonecrops

Broadleaf stonecrop 'Cape Blanco' (Sedum spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco') is an attractive succulent cultivar of broadleaf stonecrop (Sedum spathulifolium). These plants grow as a ground cover, producing powdery blue-and-grey foliage and yellow flowers throughout the summer that attract butterflies. This cultivar is named for Cape Blanco, Oregon, and is indeed well-adapted for life in the Pacific Northwest.

The broadleaf stonecrop 'Purpureum' is a species of stonecrop. Its parent is Sedum spathulifolium. This succulent perennial spreads wide, staying low to the ground. It develops red, purple, and silver leaves that roughly resemble spoon shapes. It blooms in the summer and its flowers are yellow and star-shaped. Broadleaf stonecrop 'Purpureum' has a merit award from the Royal Horticultural Society. The name, 'Purpureum,' references the purplish color that its leaves take on.

Sedum hernandezii is a low-growing flowering succulent that tolerates drought and cold temperatures. Sedum hernandezii is cultivated as a houseplant and a garden plant, where it grows optimally in well-drained porous soil. This species is native to Mexico and is considered a very low-maintenance houseplant.

An easy-care succulent, english stonecrop makes a great groundcover for beginner gardening enthusiasts. These little plants hug the ground and will spread into a dense mat in rock gardens and flowerbeds. This type of Sedum, Sedum anglicum, also makes a great potted plant and is easy to find and grow from nursery stock.

Sedum crassularia (Sedum crassularia) is a species of succulent native to Kenya, Ethiopia, and Tanzania. In the wild it can be growing in rocky parts of upland moors. Their tiny leaves and fleshy stems can withstand extreme heat, drought, and can happily grow between rocks in very little soil.

Palmer's sedum (Sedum emarginatum) is a perennial succulent that does well as a drought-tolerant ground cover. Rosettes of leaves turn reddish when the weather cools down, and small yellow flowers bloom in summer.

Sierra stonecrop is a species of succulent with waxy leaves and green, yellow, or orange blooms. It is native to the Western United States. This low-growing plant flowers throughout the summer.

Native to the south-central and southeastern United States, the Sedum pulchellum is a hardy winter annual. This is a commercially grown plant that's used in "green roof" systems that are designed to insulate buildings in addition to providing wildlife habitats.

The corsican stonecrop is a variety of Sedum dasyphyllum 'Major', with larger leaves that grow spirally upwards on its stems. The plant is petite and suitable for embellishing combined pot cultures. It is highly adaptable, requires no specific care, and can quickly fill up a whole flowerpot.

The leaves of the sedum 'Alice Evans' are bright green and glossy. With sufficient light and the right temperatures, leaf margins turn orange, and the tips turn red. Its new stems grow upwards, while its old stems are prone to creeping, meaning that they can mature into various forms.

Roseroot stonecrop (Sedum rosea) is a perennial flowering species often cultivated as ornamental ground cover. It grows wildly in Europe, Asia, and North America where it withstands cold temperatures, rocky terrain, and lofty altitudes.

The leaves of the sweet smelling sedum are thin, with a layer of white powder on their surface. When light is sufficient and the proper temperatures are provided, leaf margins will turn a pinkish-red, and the leaf surface becomes a light orange. The plant's leaves also emit a fresh, fruity aroma. The sweet smelling sedum can be propagated by leaf cuttings, but the budding is very slow, making it more efficient to propagate by stem cuttings.

Sedum versadense (Sedum versadense var. versadense) is flowering perennial succulent which is commonly grown in cultivation. Sedum versadense grows best in acidic or neutral soil. This species can be cultivated in pots and outdoor gardens.

Spearleaf stonecrop (Sedum lanceolatum) is an evergreen perennial that will grow to 20 cm tall. It blooms in summer with yellow star-shaped flowers. Seeds ripen in autumn. This drought-tolerant plant grows best in full sun and cannot thrive in shade.

As is the case with almost all plant hybrids called 'Variegatum' stonecrops 'Variegatum' has variegated, or multi-colored leaves. In this case, the green leaves have an attractive pinky-white border, in contrast to the plain green leaves of the parent plant (Stonecrops). This much-loved mat-forming plant makes for great garden groundcover and has received the Royal Horticultural Society's prestigious Award of Garden Merit.

Yellow stonecrop are succulent plants native to the mountainous regions of western North America. The name refers to the dry outcrops of stone on which these plants can be found. They thrive in full sunlight and can survive periods of drought. Yellow stonecrop are versatile plants with flowers that bloom in a range of bright colors, and leaves that can have different textures and shapes - some are waxy, while others grow hairlike structures.

Stonecrops 'Beach Party' is bred for its compact habit that offers large heads of star-shaped, light pink flowers and glossy green-yellow foliage whose edges take on a stunning red-tinged color in spring. It is a creation of Terra Nova Nurseries and a cultivar of the stonecrop genus. This deciduous perennial blooms late, adding interest and color to winter gardens.

Stonecrops 'Pool Party' is bred for its compact habit that offers large heads of star-shaped, soft pink flowers and silver-blue foliage. It is part of Terra Nova Nurseries' 'Party Hardy' series and a cultivar of the Sedum or stonecrop genus. It loves full sun and well-drained soil. The plant looks fabulous when placed in large groups and is great for adding color to beds and borders.

Stonecrops 'Birthday Party' is a Sedum with a short and compact habit, offering large deep rose-pink flowers that last from summer into fall. This cultivar is bred by Terra Nova Nurseries as part of the Party Hardy Series and its color certainly creates a party-feel in your garden. As a sun-loving plant, it looks stunning nestled in rock gardens or alongside water features.

Stonecrops 'Karfunkelstein' is a striking stonecrop with vibrant red and pink flowers that explain its name, which is a now outdated German term describing red gemstones. This plant's showy flowers attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies and are popular cut flowers too.

Stonecrops 'Angelina' are succulent plants native to the mountainous regions of western North America. The name refers to the dry outcrops of stone on which these plants can be found. They thrive in full sunlight and can survive periods of drought. Stonecrops 'Angelina' are versatile plants with flowers that bloom in a range of bright colors, and leaves that can have different textures and shapes - some are waxy, while others grow hairlike structures.

Stonecrops 'Mediovariegatum''s rubbery leaves show off a brilliant combination of colors which makes it highly unique and exceedingly popular. To add to this, the plant also produces pretty pink flowers during summer, so it's not a wonder stonecrops 'Mediovariegatum' is a gardener's favorite. It's a Stonecrop cultivar, but its precise origin is unknown.

Stonecrops 'Purpureum' are succulent plants native to the mountainous regions of western North America. The name refers to the dry outcrops of stone on which these plants can be found. They thrive in full sunlight and can survive periods of drought. Stonecrops 'Purpureum' are versatile plants with flowers that bloom in a range of bright colors, and leaves that can have different textures and shapes - some are waxy, while others grow hairlike structures.

Stonecrops 'Wildfire' delights the eye with bold burgundy-red foliage shot through with hints of green. It bears star-shaped rose-pink flowers in late summer. This is a creation from plant breeder Chris Hansen and is part of the SunSparkler® Series. It is named for its fabulous foliage and flower color tones. This cultivar is perfect for rock gardens or patio containers.

Pacific stonecrop are succulent plants native to the mountainous regions of western North America. The name refers to the dry outcrops of stone on which these plants can be found. They thrive in full sunlight and can survive periods of drought. Pacific stonecrop are versatile plants with flowers that bloom in a range of bright colors, and leaves that can have different textures and shapes - some are waxy, while others grow hairlike structures.

Sedum polytrichoides are succulent plants native to the mountainous regions of western North America. The name refers to the dry outcrops of stone on which these plants can be found. They thrive in full sunlight and can survive periods of drought. Sedum polytrichoides are versatile plants with flowers that bloom in a range of bright colors, and leaves that can have different textures and shapes - some are waxy, while others grow hairlike structures.

Morrisor stonecrop are succulent plants native to the mountainous regions of western North America. The name refers to the dry outcrops of stone on which these plants can be found. They thrive in full sunlight and can survive periods of drought. Morrisor stonecrop are versatile plants with flowers that bloom in a range of bright colors, and leaves that can have different textures and shapes - some are waxy, while others grow hairlike structures.

A ground-cover succulent, tiny buttons sedum (Sedum hispanicum 'Aureum') is named for its masses of tiny leaves, which range in hue from green to yellow depending on the amount of sunlight they have received. It also produces starry white flowers each summer.

Sedum hirsutum subsp. baeticum (Sedum hirsutum subsp. baeticum) is a large plant whose distinctively fleshy leaves are covered with tiny spine-like hairs. A hardy species, this plant can tolerate moderate amounts of frost, heat, and dryness. It may sprout small white flowers.

The spanish stonecrop is a hardy and small green succulent plant with red flowers. It gets its name "stonecrop" from the fact that it can grow with little soil and is found in rocky terrain. Its nickname is actually a misnomer; it doesn't grow in Spain.

Tiscalatengo gorge sedum tends to develop lateral buds and grow cespitose, therefore the plant can often be seen in large clusters. With sufficient light and broad temperature variation, its leaves turn a jelly-like light green or yellowish-green with red tips. When exposed to sunlight, it emits a light fruity aroma. Propagation by leaf-cutting is rarely successful, so it's generally propagated by cutting and division.

Tree stonecrop (Sedum dendroideum) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico. It grows best in warm, arid environments, but it can survive in cooler climates. Tree stonecrop is naturalized in California within the United States and is often cultivated in gardens.

Stringy stonecrop is a perennial plant with stems that can be up to 25 cm length. It has star-shaped flowers that are yellow-green. This plant is extremely easy to propagate, simply pushing one of the stems into the ground in your desired location is enough to usually cause stringy stonecrop to take root.

Jellybeans (Sedum pachyphyllum) is a succulent plant native to Mexico and popularized as a houseplant. Jellybeans is an easy plant to care for and good for beginners in houseplants and gardening. It can survive in both moist and dry soil and survives without watering for longer periods of time than most plants.

Broadleaf stonecrop (Sedum spathulifolium) is an evergreen perennial native to western North America. Broadleaf stonecrop grows naturally in hills and mountains. This species is often planted as ornamental ground cover. For optimal growth, it requires full sunlight and well-drained soil. Gardeners should take care not to overwater this species in the winter months. Broadleaf stonecrop is critical to the San Bruno elfin butterfly's life cycle.

The coppertone sedum is a small, succulent plant with a light green or orange appearance. It grows best in sunny environments. Originally native to Mexico, the coppertone sedum has spread around the world as a windowsill plant, and is especially popular in the Canary Islands and Italy.

Golden sedum is a popular choice for ground cover due to its fast spreading habit. It produces an abundance of yellow flowers at the end of winter, making it a beautiful decoration on a dull winter day. Golden sedum is often planted in rock gardens.

Perennial yellow flowers bloom around spring.

Palmer's sedum (Sedum palmeri) is a succulent subshrub species also known as Palmer's stonecrop. Palmer's sedum is native to Mexico and blooms in spring. This species is named after the self-taught British botanist Edward Palmer.

Sedum oreganum is a species of succulent plant of the genus Sedum. It grows along the Pacific Coast of North America from Alaska to far northern California. The plant, known by the common name Oregon stonecrop, grows in many types of rocky habitat, including coastal bluffs and cliffs and the talus of higher inland mountains.

The toliman stonecrop is a small shrub that grows star-shaped, light-colored flowers, along with thick succulent leaves for which the species is named ("corynephyllum" means "club-leaf"). The name stonecrop comes from the fact that this plant can grow in stony environments and doesn't require much soil.

The sedum Rubrotinctum 'Redberry' looks like a mini-version of the Jelly bean plant, plump and glossy with green new leaves and red old leaves. When the plant is at its best, it turns a bright red. A full pot of such plants can look like a plate of seductive red berries. The sedum Rubrotinctum 'Redberry' grows fast, is easy to care for, and is a great choice for novice growers.

The leaves of the stonecrop are verdant, short, and plump, with a small amount of white powder on their surface. The tips of the leaves turn yellow, or even red, when the plant is at its best. The stonecrop can bloom with clusters of small, bright yellow flowers in the late spring or fall, with the plant also emitting a faint fruit aroma when in sunlight.

The whole is yellowish green and shiny. The stems are soft and fleshy. The tip of the stem rises slightly from an angle. Leaves are slightly spaced apart from each other, and it is not possible to distinguish between each other, slightly thin fleshy, spoon-shaped needle-shaped, petiole. The flowers bloom from the beginning of summer, and the inflorescences are branched at the tip of the stem. The flowers bloom upwards and do not get too dense. The five petals are thin, oval, yellow and 4 to 5 mm long. The moths are often unable to pollen and rarely have seeds. It is characterized by the formation of mugago at the base of the leaf in the middle of the flower stalk. It consists of several leaves and falls off when touched.

The leaves of the miniature joshua tree are short, virgate, and fasciate on the branch tips. The stems of the miniature joshua tree are easily branched, looking like mini pine trees. During the summer months, when temperatures are high, the plant goes into dormancy, with its leaves turning grayish-green and closing to form spheres. Watering should take a temporary pause during this period. When the temperature cools down and the new leaves of the miniature joshua tree turn green, resume watering at the normal frequency, and the leaves will start to grow again.

Winkleri (Sedum hirsutum subsp. baeticum 'winkleri') is a perennial evergreen succulent that is valued as an ornamental species and often grown in pots. Winkleri is native to Africa, France, Italy, and Spain. Information about the optimal growth conditions for this species is not abundant, but it has been documented by botanists since the 1930s.

The pink jelly bean is a variegated succulent variety of the Jelly bean plant, but with a different color. Usually, it has white variegations, which turn pink when there is a big temperature variation. The pink jelly bean grows slowly and is suitable for culturing in small pots.

Tasteless stonecrop (Sedum sexangulare) is a herbaceous perennial that will grow from 8 to 15 cm tall and up to 61 cm wide. It blooms in summer with bright yellow tiny star-shaped flowers. An excellent ground cover the chain-like foliage turns to shades of copper and bronze in fall. Often found growing on stones and rocks.

White stonecrop (Sedum album) is a flowering plant species that often grows in crevices or free-draining rocky soil. White stonecrop grows in temperate regions all over the world. It is adapted to grow in dry, thin soils and is often found growing on walls, dry banks, seashore rocks and in rocky meadows. This species grows low to the ground and cannot compete when there are other, fast-growing species in the same area.

Stonecrops 'Weihenstephaner Gold' is a succulent plant popular for its bright yellow flowers. This hybrid is named after a German beer that matches its flower color. This is a low-growing, mat-forming plant that makes for excellent ground cover or an interesting container or bedding plant.

Stonecrops 'Variegatum' is a variety that's immediately recognizable by its two-colored 'variegated' leaves. In contrast, the parent plant has single-colored green leaves. This attractive mat-forming perennial is popular for its bright yellow flowers and has received the Royal Horticultural Society's prestigious Award of Garden Merit.

Stonecrops 'Autumn Charm' are succulent plants native to the mountainous regions of western North America. The name refers to the dry outcrops of stone on which these plants can be found. They thrive in full sunlight and can survive periods of drought. Stonecrops 'Autumn Charm' are versatile plants with flowers that bloom in a range of bright colors, and leaves that can have different textures and shapes - some are waxy, while others grow hairlike structures.

Stonecrops 'Herbstfreude' is one of the most attractive Sedum cultivars. It has oblong, icy-green fleshy leaves and a large cluster of starry flowers which progress from light to deep pink. It flowers in the early autumn, hence the name. Stonecrops 'Herbstfreude' is a hybrid of S. spectabile and S. telephium, and was possibly first grown by Georg Arrends (1863-1952) nursery at Wuppertal, Germany. The cultivar was awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit, twice.

Sedum mocinianum (Sedum mocinianum) is most easily recognized by the many stiff hairs that sprout along its podlike stems. It grows small white flowers with red anthers which emit a faint odor that many find unpleasant. This species prefers to bloom in winter. The succulent pods can easily break off and root as new plants themselves.

Green cockscomb is a low-growing plant with a tree-like appearance that makes it a popular bonsai species. It is sometimes mistaken for its close neighbor Sedum praealtum, “Bush Sedum,” although it is smaller in stature. This succulent is well-suited to warm-climate rock gardens, but it should be grown indoors in cooler areas since it is not frost-tolerant.

Stonecrop is a popular addition in full sun gardens and is also used as a border plant, prized for its profusion of bright-colored flower clusters. Attracting hummingbirds and butterflies, the long-blooming plant adds garden interest throughout the year. The color of its blossoms sets it apart from other species in the genus.

The stonecrops 'Matrona' is a cultivar of sedum with large panicles of pale pink flowers. It has a particularly long season of interest, showing beautiful foliage and flowers from early summer through to winter. It grows well in full sun and with little water, and is attractive to pollinators.

Stonecrops 'Purple Emperor' is a popular cultivar of sedum that is named for its large purple flower heads. The flowers appear pink in the summer and slowly turn to purple and then bronze into the fall. Gardeners like stonecrops 'Purple Emperor' because it is low maintenance and very disease resistant.

Stonecrops 'Class Act' is known for its strong, bright green succulent foliage and stunning deep carmine-pink and burgundy-red flowers that turn to russet shades in cooler weather. It holds an RHS Award of Garden Merit and is a cultivar of the Sedum stonecrop genus. Drought and heat tolerant, they are indeed 'classy' additions to beds, borders, and rock gardens.

Woodland stonecrop (Sedum ternatum) is an herbaceous flowering plant species native to the eastern and central United States. Woodland stonecrop grows natively in the forest understory and tolerates shade. This species adapts well to growing in gardens and retains moisture when planted in shallow soil.

Jelly bean plant is a cute-looking succulent native to Mexico that propagates extremely well from leaves. The common name comes from the colorful chubby leaves with red tips, which appear similar to the candy jelly beans. It is also called 'pork n' beans' because when exposed to full sun, its leaves turn from green to red as a defense mechanism.

The goldmoss stonecrop is a flowering perennial with star-shaped flowers. It is commonly used in hanging baskets and other container gardens as groundcover and trailing accents. Because of its spicy and peppery flavor, the leaves and stems of this plant are used as flavor enhancers in some recipes.

Corsican stonecrop, can quickly fill gaps in a flowerpot and is an excellent choice for accent planting in combined pot cultures. With sufficient light and staying within a generous temperature variation, its leaves will appear pinkish white. The margins of older leaves on the bottom turn a light purple or orange.

Burro’s tail (Sedum burrito) is a flowering succulent species native to Honduras and southern Mexico. Burro’s tail is valued as an ornamental houseplant and often grown in hanging baskets. This species is considered rare in nature as it only grows in a few small geographical regions. Burro’s tail grows best in full-sunlight conditions.

The stems of burro's tail grow upright at first, then bend when they reach a certain height and creep to the ground. This makes them perfect for planting in large hanging pots. Plant a hanging pot full of burro's tail seedlings and over time they will slowly form a "waterfall" shape.

Carpet sedum (Sedum lineare) is also known as variegated stonecrop and needle stonecrop. It’s an exceedingly low-maintenance plant. In fact, one of the reasons it’s called stonecrop is that farmers have joked that “only stones need less care than sedum.” Another reason is the plant is often found growing over stones and rocks.

Golden sedum grows fast, is adaptable to various environments, keeps growing all year round, and is almost never dormant. When it changes color, its leaves turn from green to golden-yellow, and the leaf margins glow slightly red, looking like delicious jelly. It is easy to propagate with leaf cutting and has a high survival rate. It's extremely easy to care for and is a must-have succulent plant variety for gardening beginners.

The golden Japanese Stonecrop tends to cluster easily, grows quickly, and is easy to care for. The plant is relatively mini-sized, and its vibrant, golden-yellow leaves make it a great accent plant in small combined pot cultures. Golden Japanese Stonecrop flowers are bright yellow and star-shaped, looking spectacular when the plant blooms in large clusters.

Sedum mucizonia are succulent plants native to the mountainous regions of western North America. The name refers to the dry outcrops of stone on which these plants can be found. They thrive in full sunlight and can survive periods of drought. Sedum mucizonia are versatile plants with flowers that bloom in a range of bright colors, and leaves that can have different textures and shapes - some are waxy, while others grow hairlike structures.

Sedum farinosum are succulent plants native to the mountainous regions of western North America. The name refers to the dry outcrops of stone on which these plants can be found. They thrive in full sunlight and can survive periods of drought. Sedum farinosum are versatile plants with flowers that bloom in a range of bright colors, and leaves that can have different textures and shapes - some are waxy, while others grow hairlike structures.