Stonecrop 'Little Miss Sunshine'
Sedum ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ (Stonecrop) is a ground-hugging, clump-forming, deciduous perennial with a striking foliage of thick, dark green, glossy leaves. Blooming from early to midsummer, a profusion of showy flowerheads packed with star-shaped, bright yellow flowers smother the plant. They are borne on stout, upright stems and rise with majesty above the foliage clump. Both foliage and dead inflorescences remain attractive through winter, providing some additional interest. This sun-loving perennial is ideal for containers, alpine beds, rock gardens and other hot, dry spots. Very compact, this showy sedum is perfect for the front of the border and small garden spaces.
Members of the genus Hylotelephium, border sedums are essential beauties for the late season garden and deserve a spot in gravel gardens. Undemanding, not aggressive, with fleshy, drought resistant foliage and lovely domed flowerheads packed with a profusion of tiny starry flowers, opening to white, pink or red blossoms in late summer or early fall, they are a popular attraction to butterflies. They look particularly attractive with Asters, Solidago (Ornamental Golden rods), Boltonias and Ornamental Grasses. Standing for months, their faded flowers and seed heads provide a colorful display in late fall and winter, even under snow caps. There are hundreds of Hylotelephium cultivars and hybrids to pick from. Which one will be yours?
| Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 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 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Sedum |
| Common names | Sedum, Stonecrop |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
18" - 20" (50cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Salt, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 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 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Sedum |
| Common names | Sedum, Stonecrop |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
18" - 20" (50cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Salt, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Sedum ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ (Stonecrop) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Sedum ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ (Stonecrop) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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