120+ Sedum Seastar Widows Cross Succulent Seeds – Shade-Tolerant Ground Cover
Add the beauty of Sedum pulchellum ‘Seastar’, also known as Widows Cross, to your garden for stunning pink star-shaped flowers and low-maintenance ground cover. These 120+ seeds will grow into succulent plants that reach 4-6 inches in height and spread up to 18 inches, forming a dense mat of glossy foliage. This shade-tolerant succulent thrives in partial sun and light shade, making it ideal for areas where other stonecrops struggle.
Sedum Seastar is perfect for rock gardens, edging, container gardening, and ground cover in shaded areas. It blooms from late spring through summer, producing sprays of pink flowers that attract butterflies, while its tough, glossy foliage is deer and rabbit resistant. The plant is hardy in USDA Zones 6-9 and thrives in well-draining soils with minimal watering, making it an ideal choice for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, drought-tolerant ground cover.
Key Features
- Type of Plant: Succulent (Sedum pulchellum ‘Seastar’)
- Condition: Hardy perennial ground cover
- Mature Size: 4-6 inches in height, spreads up to 18 inches
- Growing Conditions: Thrives in partial shade and light sun, requires well-drained soil
- Zone Growing: USDA Zones 6-9
- Soil Type: Prefers well-draining, gritty soil
- Sunlight Exposure: Partial shade to light sun
- Expected Planting Period: Best sown in spring for optimal growth
Benefits
- Shade-Tolerant: Unlike many succulents, Sedum Seastar thrives in partial shade, making it perfect for shaded areas.
- Pink Star-Shaped Blooms: Stunning clusters of pink flowers bloom from late spring through summer, adding beauty and attracting pollinators.
- Low Maintenance: Once established, Sedum Seastar requires minimal care, making it an ideal choice for low-maintenance landscapes.
- Drought & Heat Tolerant: This succulent is tough and resilient, thriving in dry, hot climates with minimal water.
- Deer & Rabbit Resistant: Keeps unwanted garden pests away while maintaining its glossy foliage and attractive blooms.
- Versatile Planting: Suitable for ground cover, rock gardens, edging, container planting, or roof gardens.
Special Features
- Color: Glossy green foliage with pink star-shaped flowers
- Compact Growth: Grows up to 6 inches tall, spreading up to 18 inches, forming a dense mat
- Hardy Nature: Adapts well to varying sunlight conditions and thrives in poor, rocky soils
- Attracts Pollinators: The pink flowers attract butterflies, enhancing biodiversity in your garden
- Evergreen in Warmer Climates: Retains its foliage year-round in mild climates
FAQs
Q1: Can Sedum Seastar be grown indoors?
A1: Yes, Sedum Seastar can be grown in containers indoors, provided it has access to indirect sunlight or partial shade.
Q2: How often should I water Sedum Seastar?
A2: This succulent is drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering once established. Water only when the soil is dry.
Q3: Is Sedum Seastar suitable for cold climates?
A3: Sedum Seastar is hardy in USDA Zones 6-9, making it suitable for both mild and cooler climates. It may lose foliage in harsh winters but regrows in spring.
Q4: What type of soil is best for Sedum Seastar?
A4: Sedum Seastar thrives in well-draining, gritty soils, making it perfect for rock gardens and areas with poor soil quality.
Q5: How tall and wide does Sedum Seastar grow?
A5: Sedum Seastar grows to a height of 4-6 inches and spreads up to 18 inches, forming a mat-like ground cover.
Enhance your shaded or sunny garden areas with Sedum Seastar, a shade-tolerant, drought-resistant succulent that requires little maintenance but delivers stunning results. These 120+ seeds will quickly grow into a low-maintenance ground cover, perfect for rock gardens, edging, or container planting. With its pink star-shaped flowers, deer and rabbit resistance, and ability to thrive in varying sunlight conditions, Sedum Seastar is the ideal choice for any garden enthusiast. Order now and start growing your own beautiful, resilient ground cover today!
Creative Character –
Seeds arrived well packaged and with great instructions
Richard Beaver –
What else can I say. They are seeds, just what I expected
Wendy Millard –
Looking forward to getting these planted.
Brandi Davis –
Haven’t been able to plant yet. I will update after I do.