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Sedum dasyphyllum (Corsican Stonecrop)

Thick leaved Stonecrop, Thick-leaved Stonecrop, Leafy Stonecrop, Round leaved Stonecrop, Thick-leaved sedum, Corsican Stonecrop, Stonecrop

Sedum dasyphyllum, Corsican Stonecrop, Thick leaved Stonecrop, Thick-leaved Stonecrop, Leafy Stonecrop, Round leaved Stonecrop, Thick-leaved sedum, Stonecrop
Sedum dasyphyllum, Corsican Stonecrop, Thick leaved Stonecrop, Thick-leaved Stonecrop, Leafy Stonecrop, Round leaved Stonecrop, Thick-leaved sedum, Stonecrop
Sedum dasyphyllum, Corsican Stonecrop, Thick leaved Stonecrop, Thick-leaved Stonecrop, Leafy Stonecrop, Round leaved Stonecrop, Thick-leaved sedum, Stonecrop

Sedum dasyphyllum (Corsican Stonecrop) is a low growing, mat-forming, evergreen succulent with a tight foliage of minuscule, fleshy, silver-gray leaves borne in spirals of 4-5 rows along the stems. The leaves take on a pink or purple tinge in times of stress (drought or cool weather). Clusters of tiny, star-shaped, white and pink streaked flowers bloom just above the foliage in early summer. Attractive in full flower, the plant is visited by scores of butterflies. Incredibly tough, cold-hardy and drought tolerant, Corsican Stonecrop spreads readily: its tiny leaves break off easily and take root forming new plants. Very easy to grow in containers or in the rock garden, Corsican Stonecrop can form a carpet that drapes over stones or walls on rock crevices. It can also be used as a hardy, colorful groundcover that remains beautiful throughout the seasons.

  • Grows up to 1-2 in. tall (2-5 cm) and 6-8 in. wide (15-20 cm). 
  • Performs best in full sun, in poor to moderately fertile, alkaline to neutral, dry to moist, well-drained soils. Tolerates light shade. Drought tolerant once established. Avoid winter wet.
  • Perfect for rock gardens, edging or containers.
  • No serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for fungal and bacterial crown and root rots. Deer and rabbit resistant.
  • Low maintenance, this Sedum forgives neglect!
  • Propagate by division or softwood cuttings in spring.
  • Native to Western Mediterranean, Southern and central Europe, Turkey and North Africa.

Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 9
Climate Zones 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
Plant Type Cactus & Succulents
Plant Family Crassulaceae
Genus Sedum
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 1" - 2"
(0cm - 10cm)
Spread 6" - 8"
(20cm - 20cm)
Spacing 6" - 8"
(20cm - 20cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Edging, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage
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Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 9
Climate Zones 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
Plant Type Cactus & Succulents
Plant Family Crassulaceae
Genus Sedum
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 1" - 2"
(0cm - 10cm)
Spread 6" - 8"
(20cm - 20cm)
Spacing 6" - 8"
(20cm - 20cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Edging, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage
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