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
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Foliage-driven Dry Garden for Full Sun
Focus: Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Native and Habitat, Saving Water, Small Space, Winter Wet / Summer Dry, Year-round Interest
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Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone: 8, 9 -
Full Sun Garden Plan Blooming Shrubs 4-Season Tree within Evergreen Frame
Focus: Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Saving Water, Year-round Interest, Curb Appeal, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow
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Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun
Zone: 8 -
Drought-Tolerant Garden with Wonderful Foliage and Summer Flowers
Focus: Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Saving Water, Year-round Interest, Curb Appeal, Mixed Border
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Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone: 8, 9, 7 -
Drought Tolerant Perennial Combo with Great Foliage and Colorful Blooms
Focus: Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Saving Water, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow
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Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun
Zone: 8, 9, 7, 5, 6 -
Sun-loving Plant Combo Colorful Flowers and Great Foliage
Focus: Saving Water, Year-round Interest, Curb Appeal, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow
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Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun
Zone: 8, 7 -
Drought Tolerant Garden Anchored by Manzanita
Focus: Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Native and Habitat, Saving Water, Small Space, Year-round Interest, Curb Appeal
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Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone: 8, 9, 7