Genus: Sedum

Common Names: stonecrop

Description coming soon.

Distribution: widespread

Sedum makinoi 'Limelight'

Common name(s): Japanese stonecrop

Description: perennial; a low-growing, evergreen groundcover for dry, sunny positions. Succulent, chartreuse foliage spreads into a low mat. Yellow flowers in summer.

Height: to 4 in. Spread: to 2 ft.

Position: full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil

Uses: ornamental- in rock gardens, between pavers, containers or the front of a border

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Sedum spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco'

Common name(s): broad-leaf stonecrop

Description: perennial; low, spreading growth with powdery, succulent silver leaves  and bright yellow flowers in summer Very easy to grow and low-maintenance. Oregon native.

Height: to 4 in. Spread: to 2 ft.

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Uses: ornamental- in rock gardens, between pavers, containers or the front of a border

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Sedum spathulifolium 'Carnea'

Common name(s): broad-leaf stonecrop

Description: evergreen groundcover; low, spreading growth with succulent silver leaves that take on attractive reddish-purple hues when stressed by extreme summer or winter conditions. Yellow flowers in summer Very easy to grow and low-maintenance. Oregon native.

Height: to 4 in. Spread: to 2 ft.

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Uses: ornamental- in rock gardens, between pavers, containers or the front of a border

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below