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Sedum reflexum 'Blue Spruce'

Blue Spruce Sedum

Blue Spruce Sedum forms a low carpet of fleshy blue foliage, with short, pointed leaves that resemble miniature conifer needles. The mat spreads quickly and remains evergreen in warmer climates.

Yellow flowers rise on pinkish stems in summer, adding a bright contrast above the blue foliage. The leafy mat is about 3–6 inches high; flowering stems can reach roughly 10 inches.

Give it full sun and average to dry soil with reliable drainage. Avoid wet soil. Its small scale works well at a path edge, over a rock wall or in a container.

Size
• Height: 3–6 in
• Width: 12–24 in

Hardiness
• USDA Zones: 3–9

Best Uses
• Ground Cover
• Rock Garden
• Container
• Border

Plant type
Cactus And Succulents, Groundcover, Perennial, Semi Evergreen
Height
3-6 in
Width
12-24 in
Hardiness zones
3–9
Sunlight
Full Sun
Growth rate
Fast
Bloom time
Summer
Flower color
Yellow
Leaf color
Blue
Fall color
Blue Green
Soil
Dry Area, Well Drained
Landscape use
Border, Container, Ground Cover, Rock Garden
Shape
Dense, Low Spreading, Mat forming
Fruit
Yes
Fragrant
No
Deer resistant
No
Salt tolerant
No
Drought tolerant
Yes