spoon-leaved stonecrop
Sedum spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco'
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
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.
