Sea Star stonecrop typically begins flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
Sea Star stonecrop
Sedum pulchellum 'Sea Star'
Also Known As - widow's crossSea Star Stonecrop is a unique variety of Sedum that grows as a low-growing, spreading groundcover. Its thick, flat leaves form a stunning star pattern, resembling a sea star. The leaves are silvery-green in colour, adding texture and dimension to rock gardens and pathways. The small star-shaped clusters of pale yellow flowers appear in summer, adding a bright pop of colour. Requiring little water and growing in full sun, Sea Star Stonecrop is an easy-care perennial that looks beautiful in any garden.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Division
Hardiness Zone:
8
Flowers:
Showy, Pink Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Full sun
Soil:
Rocky , gravelly , dry, Well-drained
Fruits:
green,yellow Fruits In Summer Ready In
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
For Sea Star stonecrop, watering about once weekly is generally sufficient. Water the soil until it is slightly moist, and then wait until the soil is almost dry before watering again. Important to note is that the soil should not be allowed to dry out completely between waterings. During hotter months, more frequent watering may be necessary. During periods of extended drought, Sea Star stonecrop may benefit from occasional deep watering.
sunlight
Sea Star stonecrop requires full sun for around 6 hours a day during its growing season. The ideal times for sunlight are between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. during the day, with late afternoon sun being most beneficial. It can tolerate part shade but needs some direct sun for healthy flowering and foliage. It is a drought tolerant plant and more sun helps it resist stress from dry conditions.
pruning
Sea Star stonecrop (Sedum pulchellum 'Sea Star') should be pruned in early spring before the new growth emerges. Pruning should be light, removing about 1 third of the top of the stems, and removing any dead or damaged stems. Pruning will encourage the plant to grow bushier and encourage new flowering stems to form. To prevent unwanted self-seeding, it is also beneficial to remove any spent flower stalks and seed pods.
Season
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Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Sea Star stonecrop typically begins flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Sedum pulchellum 'Sea Star' is in July.
