Sedum spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco'
Cape Blanco Sedum
Description
Cape Blanco is an attractive, compact, easy-to-grow sedum plant. The leaves are glaucous blue-green with a flush of purple at the tips. The silver leaves stand out brilliantly. Cape Blanco is native to Oregon and it makes a beautiful ground cover. This sedum needs watering regularly, weekly or more in extreme heat. Yellow flowers bloom in early summer. This sedum species is an herbaceous plant. This means that it dies down in the winter. New growth comes back the next season.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Succulent
Height Range
Under 1'
Width Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Grey, Silver
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Seascape, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Swimming Pool, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.