Sedum spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco'

Cape Blanco Stonecrop

Evergreen Groundcover, Perennial, Succulent

Attractive silver-gray foliage year-round is topped with vibrant yellow flowers in summer. This Pacific Northwest native is at home in the rockery, makes a good edger or a small-scale groundcover. Mix with other hardy sedum and sempervivum of varied color and size to create ground-hugging tapestry. A Pacific Northwest native.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat

Water Needs: Drought-tolerant, Low

Description

Size: 2 - 6 tall x 12 - 24 wide
Shape / Form: Low and Spreading
Foliage Texture: Fine
Foliage Quality: Fine

Features: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Edible, Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance, Native Plant, Winter Interest

Foliage Color: Silver / Gray

Flower Color: Yellow, Yellow / Gold
Bloom Season: Summer

Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Edging, Groundcover, Hell Strip
Special Situations: Low Water / No Water
Wildlife: Bees, Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Hummingbirds

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-round Interest, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role: ground hugger, matrix / mingler

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: low

Plant Combos

Full Sun Garden Plan Blooming Shrubs 4-Season Tree within Evergreen Frame

Focus: Curb Appeal, Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Saving Water, Year-round Interest
Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun
Zone: 8
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Drought Tolerant Garden Anchored by Manzanita

Focus: Curb Appeal, Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Saving Water, Year-round Interest, Native and Habitat, Small Space
Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone: 8, 7, 9
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Drought Tolerant Perennial Combo with Great Foliage and Colorful Blooms

Focus: Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Saving Water
Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun
Zone: 8, 7, 9, 5, 6
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Drought-Tolerant Garden with Wonderful Foliage and Summer Flowers

Focus: Curb Appeal, Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Mixed Border, Saving Water, Year-round Interest
Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone: 8, 7, 9
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Foliage-driven Dry Garden for Full Sun

Focus: Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Saving Water, Year-round Interest, Native and Habitat, Small Space, Winter Wet / Summer Dry
Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone: 8, 9
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Full Sun Plant Combo Featuring Pollinator-Friendly Flowers and Fantastic Foliage

Focus: Saving Water, Native and Habitat, Cutting Garden
Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun
Zone: 8, 7, 9
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Sun-loving Plant Combo Colorful Flowers and Great Foliage

Focus: Curb Appeal, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Saving Water, Year-round Interest
Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun
Zone: 8, 7
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Flower-filled, Waterwise Plant Combo for Sun

Focus: Curb Appeal, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Saving Water
Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun
Zone: 8, 7, 9, 6
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Flowery Plant Combo for Full Sun

Focus: Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Saving Water, Native and Habitat, Cutting Garden
Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Part Sun
Zone: 8, 7
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