Widowscross, Widow's Cross, Sea Star, Flowering Moss, Rockmoss, Rosy Stonecrop, Pink Stonecrop, Chetyson pulchella, Chetyson vigilimontis, Sedum vigilimontis
Prized for its unique sea star flowers, Sedum pulchellum (Sea Star) is a winter annual with upright stems covered with strongly clasping, needle-like, bright green leaves. In spring, it produces horizontally branched clusters of tiny pink flowers. The blossoms give way to dehiscent seed pods, and the plant slowly dries to cinnamon brown and drops its leaves as summer progresses. While Sedum pulchellum is short-lived, it spreads by reseeding itself. Seeds typically germinate in the fall, allowing young plants to overwinter in a dormant state. At favorable sites, this wildflower often forms colonies. A very neat United States species that is well-suited for sunny border fronts, rock gardens, or rock walls. Plant it where both the foliage and flowers can be enjoyed.
| Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Annuals |
| Plant Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Sedum |
| Common names | Sea Star, Sedum, Stonecrop |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height | 6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spread | 6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 6" - 12" (15cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Midwest, Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Southeast, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Southwest, Texas, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Edging, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden |
| Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Annuals |
| Plant Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Sedum |
| Common names | Sea Star, Sedum, Stonecrop |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height | 6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spread | 6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 6" - 12" (15cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Midwest, Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Southeast, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Southwest, Texas, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Edging, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Sedum pulchellum (Sea Star) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Sedum pulchellum (Sea Star) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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