Blue Spruce Sedum

Key Features:
Size & Growth: Blue Spruce Sedum typically grows to a height of 6 to 8 inches with a spread of 12 to 18 inches. It forms a low, mounding habit that makes it suitable for ground cover and container planting.
Foliage: Features unique, needle-like, blue-green foliage that resembles the needles of a spruce tree. The foliage is thick and fleshy, giving it a textured, architectural appearance.
Flowers: Produces clusters of star-shaped, pale pink to light pink flowers in late summer to early fall. The flowers add a delicate contrast to the blue-green foliage and attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Blooming Time: Blooms from late summer to early fall, typically from August to September. The flowering period extends the plant’s visual interest and provides seasonal color.
Disease Resistance: Known for its resistance to common pests and diseases affecting succulents, including powdery mildew and rot. Its hardy nature makes it a reliable choice for a variety of garden conditions.
Soil & Light Requirements: Prefers well-drained soil and thrives in full sun to partial shade. It is highly adaptable to a range of soil types, including sandy and rocky soils. Ensuring good drainage is essential to prevent root rot.
Care Instructions: Requires minimal maintenance once established. It is drought-tolerant and requires infrequent watering. Avoid overwatering and ensure that the soil has good drainage. Light pruning or trimming can be done to maintain the plant’s shape and remove any dead or damaged foliage.
Uses:
Ornamental: Ideal for adding texture and color to garden beds, rock gardens, and containers. The distinctive foliage and colorful flowers make Blue Spruce Sedum a standout addition to any garden design.
Ground Cover: Perfect for use as a low-maintenance ground cover where its spreading habit can help suppress weeds and add visual interest.
Container Gardening: Suitable for containers and patio gardens, where its compact size and attractive foliage can enhance outdoor spaces.
Planting & Maintenance:
Planting: Choose a location with well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Dig a hole that is twice the width of the root ball and place the plant at the same depth it was growing in the container. Space multiple plants about 12 to 18 inches apart to accommodate their mature spread.
Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and during dry periods to help establish the plant. Once established, it requires minimal watering due to its drought tolerance. Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging.
Pruning: Lightly trim back any dead or damaged foliage as needed to maintain the plant’s appearance and promote healthy growth.
Add the unique beauty and easy care of Blue Spruce Sedum to your garden. Its distinctive foliage, attractive flowers, and low-maintenance requirements make it a valuable and versatile addition to any landscape design.