SEDUM HISPANICUM BLUE CARPET / SPANISH STONECROP

SEDUM HISPANICUM BLUE CARPET / SPANISH STONECROP

Compact, Low-Growing Groundcover with Blue-Green Foliage

Sedum hispanicum 'Blue Carpet', also known as Spanish Stonecrop, is a versatile and drought-tolerant groundcover that features attractive blue-green foliage and vibrant pink star-shaped flowers in the summer. This hardy succulent thrives in sunny, well-drained areas, making it ideal for rock gardens, borders, and containers.

Why Choose Spanish Stonecrop?

• Unique Blue-Green Foliage: The succulent leaves are a beautiful blue-green, creating a soft, carpet-like effect that contrasts well with other plants.
• Drought-Tolerant: Once established, it’s highly resistant to dry conditions, making it perfect for low-water gardens or xeriscaping.
• Low-Growing & Spreading: This groundcover spreads quickly and forms a dense mat, ideal for filling in gaps or covering large areas.
• Pollinator-Friendly: In summer, it produces clusters of pink flowers that attract bees and butterflies.

Key Features:

• Distinctive Foliage: The blue-green succulent leaves offer a unique color contrast, making it stand out in garden beds or containers.
• Drought-Tolerant: Perfect for dry landscapes, it requires minimal watering once established and thrives in poor soils.
• Low-Growing & Spreading: Its spreading nature makes it an excellent choice for groundcover, filling in spaces quickly and efficiently.
• Summer Blooms: Bright pink flowers appear in summer, providing additional color and attracting pollinators.

Specifications:

• Plant Size: 3–6 inches tall, 12–18 inches wide.
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–9.
• Sunlight: Prefers full sun to part shade.
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil; thrives in poor, dry soils once established.

Ideal Uses:

• Groundcover: Perfect for creating a low-maintenance groundcover in sunny areas, especially in rock gardens or between stepping stones.
• Rock Gardens: Thrives in dry, rocky conditions, making it ideal for adding color and texture to rock gardens or raised beds.
• Containers & Hanging Baskets: Compact size makes it a great option for containers, window boxes, and hanging baskets.
• Drought-Tolerant Landscapes: An excellent choice for xeriscaping or low-water gardens where drought-tolerance is important.

Sedum hispanicum 'Blue Carpet' (Spanish Stonecrop) is a low-growing, drought-tolerant succulent that provides both beauty and functionality. Its blue-green foliage, summer blooms, and ability to thrive in dry conditions make it a perfect addition to groundcover plantings, rock gardens, and containers.