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

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