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Sedum spathulifolium ‘Cape Blanco’ (Broadleaf Stonecrop)

Stonecrop 'Cape Blanco', Spoon-Leaved Stonecrop 'Cape Blanco', Pacific Stonecrop, Broadleaf Stonecrop

Sedum spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco', Stonecrop 'Cape Blanco', Spoon-Leaved Stonecrop 'Cape Blanco', Pacific Stonecrop, Broadleaf Stonecrop, White Sedum, Succulent

Well-behaved, award-winner Sedum spathulifolium ‘Cape Blanco’ (Broadleaf Stonecrop) is a ground-hugging evergreen perennial forming an attractive carpet of powdery, gray-green, thick leaves, sometimes purple-tinged. The spoon-shaped leaves whorl around the tips, creating silver rosettes on creeping stems. Attractive to butterflies, clusters of bright yellow starry flowers appear atop short, thick stems in summer. Although hardy, this sedum does not overwinter reliably in regions with wet and freezing winters. A great choice for rock gardens, decorative containers. It makes a lovely groundcover, particularly in the Pacific Northwest where it thrives.

  • Recipient of the Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
  • Grows with a spreading and sprawling habit up to 4-6 in. tall (10-15 cm) and 8-12 in. wide (20-30 cm).
  • Best grown in full sun or partial shade, in moderately fertile well-drained soils. Protect from excessive winter wet.
  • Perfect for rock gardens, containers, as a groundcover or edging plant.
  • Low maintenance, this Sedum forgives neglect!
  • Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings

Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 9
Heat Zones 5 - 9
Climate Zones 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Cactus & Succulents, Perennials
Plant Family Crassulaceae
Genus Sedum
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 4" - 6"
(10cm - 20cm)
Spread 8" - 1'
(20cm - 30cm)
Spacing 8" - 12"
(20cm - 30cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Dry Soil
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden
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Sedum SUNSPARKLER® 'Dream Dazzler', Sedum 'Dream Dazzler', SUNSPARKLER® Series, Red Sedum, Red Succulent, Burgundy Sedum, Burgundy Succulent
Sedum SUNSPARKLER® 'Angelinas Teacup', Sedum 'Angelinas Teacup', SUNSPARKLER® Series, Yellow Sedum, Yellow Succulent, Gold Sedum, Gold Succulent
Sedum Little Miss Sunshine, Stonecrop 'Little Miss Sunshine', Yellow Sedum, Yellow Stonecrop
Sedum pachyclados, Gray Stonecrop, Rhodiola pachyclados, Afghan Sedum, Afghani Stonecrop, Silver Gem Stonecrop, Evergreen Succulent, Evergreen Sedum, Groundcover Sedum
Sedum tetractinum 'Coral Reef', Chinese Stonecrop 'Coral Reef', Chinese Sedum 'Coral Reef', Evergreen Succulent, Evergreen Sedum, Groundcover Sedum
Sedum makinoi 'Ogon', Golden Japanese Stonecrop, Golden Makino Stonecrop, Sedum Groundcover, Golden Sedum

Recommended Companion Plants

Aeonium haworthii 'Kiwi', Aeonium 'Kiwi', Succulent, Aeonium, Aeonium decorum 'Kiwi'
Sedum × rubrotinctum, Jellybean Plant, Christmas Cheer, Pork and Beans, Yellow Sedum, Red Sedum, Succulent, AGM Sedum

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Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 9
Heat Zones 5 - 9
Climate Zones 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Cactus & Succulents, Perennials
Plant Family Crassulaceae
Genus Sedum
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 4" - 6"
(10cm - 20cm)
Spread 8" - 1'
(20cm - 30cm)
Spacing 8" - 12"
(20cm - 30cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Dry Soil
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden
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Do I Need?
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