Sedum spathulifolium ‘Cape Blanco’

'Cape Blanco' is a stellar selection of our native Sedum spathulifolium. Among the best of all ground-covering stonecrops.

‘Cape Blanco’ is a stellar selection of our native Sedum spathulifolium which is among the best of all ground-covering stonecrops. It would be hard to live without it. The foliage is silver-white during the growing season sometimes with reddish highlights and sports bright yellow flowers in summer. The winter foliage turns deep silver-grey (pictured) and can develop tints of red.

Common Name:  Stonecrop

Family:  Crassulaceae (The Stonecrop Family)

Zone Hardiness:  3-10

Light:  Full Sun

Height:  under 4"

Width:  8-12"

Primary Bloom Colour:  Yellow

Secondary Bloom Colour:  

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Perennial

Bloom Time:  Summer

Soil Moisture:  Dry, Drought Tolerant

Stem Colour:  

Fragrance:  No

Berries:  

Benefits:  Bees Butterflies

Deer Resistant:  Yes

BC Native:  Yes

Native Habitat:  Coastal cliffs and ledges, or in the gravelly soil of the foothills.

Award:  AGM

Geographical Origin: