Sedum spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco'

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

Light: Full sun to partial sun

Mature Size: 3–6" tall | 12–18" wide

Attracts: Butterflies and pollinators

Bloom Time: Late spring–mid summer (May–July)

Water Needs: Low once established

Soil: Sandy, rocky, coarse, sharply well-drained soils

Growth Habit: Low-growing, mat-forming evergreen succulent

Flowers: Bright yellow flower clusters rise above powdery blue-gray rosettes in late spring and early summer

Ideal For: Rock gardens, xeriscapes, slopes, containers, groundcover plantings, low-water landscapes

Evergreen: Yes

Why We Love It:
Spoon-leaved stonecrop forms beautiful mats of powdery blue-gray succulent foliage that often develops rosy tones in full sun. Its tidy, spreading habit softens rock edges and fills gaps naturally, while the bright yellow flowers create a cheerful burst of color in late spring. Extremely drought tolerant and easy to grow, it’s one of those dependable plants that thrives with very little attention and looks good year-round.

Additional Info:
Native to the Pacific coast of North America, this hardy sedum naturally grows on rocky cliffs and gravelly slopes. Best planted in sandy or coarse, well-drained soils where it will slowly spread into dense mats. Excellent for crevice gardens, troughs, and sunny rock gardens where reliable evergreen texture and low-water performance are desired.