Plant Description
Sedum spathulifolium
Broadleaf Stonecrop is a succulent-type plant that is great for groundcover in dry areas. It also has bright yellow flowers in the summer.
A photo of Broadleaf Stonecrop leaves.
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
| Characteristic | Plant Information |
|---|---|
| Height | Typically less than 1 ft |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Moisture Use | Low |
| Drought Tolerance | High |
| Deer Browse | No |
| Wildlife Value | Good for insect pollinators and other beneficial insects |
| Hardiness | USDA Zones 4-10 |
| Bloom Time | April-August |
| Bloom Color | Yellow |
| Habitat Type | Dry meadows/prairies, rocky areas |
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
| Classification | Scientific Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Clade | Angiosperms |
| Clade | Eudicots |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Sedum |
| Species | S. spathulifolium |
