Stonecrop typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
stonecrop
Phedimus ellacombianus
Stonecrop (Phedimus ellacombianus) is a low-growing, evergreen groundcover native to central Europe. Growing about 6 inches tall, it has attractive gray-green foliage that is covered with tiny star-shaped, yellow-gold flowers in spring and summer. Its dark-green, succulent leaves are arranged in a star pattern, giving it an ornamental look that is well-suited to a rock garden or mixed border. Requiring full sun and well-drained soil, stonecrop is ideal for hot, dry spots, and is deer resistant and drought tolerant. With its neat, compact mounding habit, it creates a colorful, drought-tolerant cover in gardens of all sizes.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 8
Flowers:
Yellow/green Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Low
watering
Stonecrop (Phedimus ellacombianus) should be watered liberally during the growing season, typically from early spring to late summer. During the growing season it is best to water deeply (but not saturatedly) about once a week, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. In locations with hot, dry summers it may be necessary to water up to twice a week. During the winter and dormant periods, Stonecrop only requires occasional watering, about every 2 to 3 weeks, enough for the soil to remain slightly moist. When watering, it is important to avoid wetting the foliage as much as possible.
sunlight
Stonecrop (Phedimus ellacombianus) prefers bright light and is best when grown in full sun for 8-10 hours each day. This plant species also tolerates some part shade (4-6 hours of direct sun) but its flowers will be more sparse if it is grown in too much shade. For fuller, more vibrant flowering, bright light is best.
pruning
Stonecrop (Phedimus ellacombianus) should be pruned late in the spring shortly after the initial bloom. Cut back no more than 1 third of the entire plant - or no more than 1 third of each branch - when pruning this species. Pruning late in the spring also ensures that the new stems and foliage that are produced has enough time to become established before the onset of cold weather in the fall. If desired, deadheading of spent flowers can occur over the summer months for an even tidier look.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Stonecrop typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
