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: