Sedum (Stonecrop) stefco

Tiny Foliage, Massive Charm for Your Collection

About the Plant

Add a stunning splash of color and texture to your arrangement with the Sedum stefco (commonly known as Blushing Stonecrop)! This delightful, low-growing succulent features tiny, plump blue-green to chartreuse leaves nestled densely along striking deep red stems. As the weather cools or when exposed to bright sun, its charming foliage blushes into vibrant shades of scarlet and red, creating a stunning carpet effect. In the late summer, it produces delicate clusters of small white flowers that pop beautifully against its colorful mat of foliage. Perfect for rock gardens, fairy gardens, miniature scenes, or cascading over the edges of container planters.

Key Features

Pot Size: Comes in a 2 - 2.5'' nursery pot.

Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3 to 9, making it an exceptionally cold-hardy and adaptable perennial groundcover.

Sun Exposure: Thrives in full sun to partial shade to bring out its richest leaf colors.

Seasonal Interest & Bloom: Produces delicate white flower clusters in late summer, with foliage intensifying to rich red tones in the fall; goes dormant during winter freezes, returning with fresh growth in the spring.

Watering: Drought-tolerant; allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings to prevent root rot.

Growth Habit: Low-growing, creeping, and mat-forming, reaching just 1–3 inches in height with a lovely spreading habit.

Pet & Wildlife Friendly: Deer and rabbit resistant, and attractive to beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies!