Sedum Blue Elf (SunSparkler Series)
Noted for its beautiful blue foliage, Sedum ‘Blue Elf’ (Stonecrop) is a mat-forming perennial with an abundance of succulent-like, rounded, steel blue leaves. Very dense and well-branched, this sedum selection does not split open in summer and creates a colorful, weed-suppressing ground cover when planted en masse.
Noted for its beautiful blue foliage, Sedum 'Blue Elf' (Stonecrop) is a mat-forming perennial with an abundance of succulent-like, rounded, steel blue leaves. Very dense and well-branched, this sedum selection does not split open in summer and creates a colorful, weed-suppressing ground cover when planted en masse. Sitting atop short, upright stems, clusters of fragrant dark pink flowers appear in late summer to early fall. A great variety for rockeries, gravel gardens and containers. Drought tolerant, 'Blue Elf' is evergreen in mild climates.
- Grows up to 3 in. tall (7 cm) and 15 in. wide (37 cm).
- Best grown in full sun, in dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils.
- Perfect for rock gardens, containers, as a groundcover or edging plant.
- Virtually disease and pest free. Rabbit and deer resistant.
- Low maintenance, this Sedum forgives neglect!
- Propagate by division or by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in early summer
Requirements
Hardiness | 4 – 9 |
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Plant Type | Cactus – Succulents, Perennials |
Plant Family | Sedum – Stonecrops |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)FallWinter |
Height | 3" (7cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 15″ (37cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Semi-Evergreen |
Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Salt |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |