Gray Stonecrop, Rhodiola pachyclados, Afghan Sedum, Afghani Stonecrop, Silver Gem Stonecrop
Prized for its texture and color, Sedum pachyclados (Gray Stonecrop) is a low-growing, succulent perennial forming a tight carpet of blue-green rosettes for a unique appearance. The leaf tips are usually adorned with 3 small teeth and are tightly whorled around the end of the stems. Blooming in spring and sometimes in the fall, white star-shaped flowers look handsome against the blue-green foliage. Native to Pakistan and Afghanistan, Gray Stonecrop spreads by thin rhizomes, slowly forming spreading mats. Ideal for the dry garden, it is an excellent groundcover and the perfect sedum to tuck into a rockery or other small spaces. Frost-hardy, drought-tolerant, and easy to grow, Gray Stonecrop is evergreen in mild winter climates.
| Hardiness |
5 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Cactus & Succulents, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Sedum |
| Common names | Sedum, Stonecrop |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 2" - 6" (5cm - 15cm) |
| Spread | 8" - 1' (20cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Birds |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
5 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Cactus & Succulents, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Sedum |
| Common names | Sedum, Stonecrop |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 2" - 6" (5cm - 15cm) |
| Spread | 8" - 1' (20cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Birds |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Sedum pachyclados (Gray Stonecrop) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Sedum pachyclados (Gray Stonecrop) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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