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Sedum forsterianum ssp. elegans ‘Silver Stone’
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Sedum forsterianum ssp. elegans ‘Silver Stone’
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Sedum forsterianum ssp. elegans ‘Silver Stone’


Rock Stonecrop

 USDA Zone: 4-9

Plant number: 1.486.100


Colourful for both its flowers and foliage, this evergreen Stonecrop selection is ideal for the front edge of a sunny border, in containers or in the rock garden. If forms a low mound of blue-green needle-shaped leaves,with upright stems in summer that bear clusters of bright yellow starry flowers. Adapts to most soil conditions so long as drainage is reasonable. Easy to increase by dividing in spring or autumn, or just breaking off pieces and sticking them in the soil. Prune in spring if plants become unsightly from winter. Quite possibly hardy to Zone 3 or colder.

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Sedum forsterianum ssp. elegans ‘Silver Stone’


Optimal Growing
Conditions		 Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Dry
Care Level
  Easy 		Flower Colour
  Yellow
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
Foliage Color
  Blue
  Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Attracts Butterflies
  Attracts Hummingbirds
  Border
  Containers
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
  Rabbit Resistant
  Evergreen
  Ground Cover
  Massed
Height
   15-25 cm
   6-10 inches
Spread
   30-45 cm
   12-18 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.