120+ Sedum Yellow Stonecrop Seeds – Bright Yellow Perennial Ground Cover
Bring low-maintenance beauty and drought tolerance to your garden with Sedum kamschaticum ‘Yellow’, also known as Stonecrop. This perennial succulent produces over 120 seeds that grow into a dense mat of jade green foliage topped with clusters of bright yellow flowers throughout midsummer. Reaching up to 8 inches in height, this hardy ground cover is ideal for filling large areas with vibrant color while requiring minimal care.
Sedum Yellow Stonecrop is perfect for a wide range of garden settings, including rock gardens, along paths or stepping stones, container gardens, roof gardens, and erosion control on hillsides. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and is remarkably adaptable to poor, rocky soils. Once established, it becomes highly drought-tolerant and requires no maintenance or pruning. Its butterfly-attracting flowers add beauty to your garden while being resistant to rabbits and deer, making it a reliable and hardy choice.
This succulent is evergreen in most climates, maintaining its glossy green foliage year-round. In colder months, the leaves take on a beautiful pinkish to rusty red hue, adding seasonal interest. The dried flower stalks and stems persist through the winter, with new growth emerging early in the spring underneath the previous year’s foliage.
Key Features
- Type of Plant: Succulent (Sedum kamschaticum ‘Yellow’)
- Condition: Hardy perennial ground cover
- Mature Size: Grows up to 8 inches tall, spreads widely to cover large areas
- Growing Conditions: Requires well-draining soil; thrives in full sun or partial shade
- Zone Growing: USDA Zones 4-9
- Soil Type: Prefers poor, rocky, well-draining soils
- Sunlight Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Expected Planting Period: Best sown in spring or early summer for optimal growth
Benefits
- Bright Yellow Blooms: Produces vivid yellow flowers that contrast beautifully with green foliage.
- Low Maintenance: Once established, requires no pruning and very little water, making it ideal for busy gardeners.
- Drought & Heat Tolerant: Thrives in dry, rocky soils and hot climates, perfect for xeriscaping.
- Evergreen Foliage: Maintains glossy green foliage year-round, turning a pinkish-red hue in colder months.
- Attracts Pollinators: The bright yellow flowers attract butterflies and beneficial insects.
- Deer & Rabbit Resistant: Keeps unwanted animals from disturbing your landscape.
- Ideal for Erosion Control: Excellent for covering hillsides or rocky areas prone to soil erosion.
Special Features
- Color Variety: Bright yellow flowers and glossy jade green foliage that turns pinkish-red in colder months
- Hardy Nature: Withstands drought and heat, making it ideal for low-maintenance, dry gardens
- Versatile Uses: Ideal for rock gardens, hillside planting, erosion control, and roof gardens
- Year-Round Interest: Evergreen in most climates and provides colorful foliage even in winter
- Easy Propagation: Easily grown from seeds to expand coverage
FAQs
Q1: Can Sedum Yellow Stonecrop be grown indoors?
A1: Yes, it can be grown in containers indoors as long as it receives plenty of bright sunlight or partial shade.
Q2: How often should I water Sedum Yellow Stonecrop?
A2: Once established, this succulent is highly drought-tolerant and should only be watered when the soil is dry.
Q3: What type of soil is best for this plant?
A3: Sedum thrives in well-draining, poor, rocky soils, making it ideal for gardens with minimal soil quality.
Q4: Is this plant suitable for colder climates?
A4: Yes, Sedum Yellow Stonecrop is suitable for USDA Zones 4-9 and can withstand colder climates, often retaining its foliage in mild winters.
Q5: How tall will Sedum Yellow Stonecrop grow?
A5: Sedum Yellow Stonecrop reaches a height of up to 8 inches and forms a dense, spreading ground cover.
Transform your landscape with Sedum Yellow Stonecrop! These 120+ perennial succulent seeds offer a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant solution for covering large areas with bright yellow blooms. Whether you need erosion control on a hillside or want to enhance your rock garden, this hardy ground cover is the perfect addition to any garden. Resistant to deer and rabbits, and requiring no maintenance, Sedum Yellow Stonecrop is an excellent choice for busy gardeners. Order now and start growing your own vibrant, drought-resistant ground cover today!
katrina walsh –
Seeds arrived quickly) looked healthy. Just planted- no plants yet
Bedelia DuMaurier –
I haven’t used them yet but they came quickly and were packaged well
Denise Burrell –
arrived quickly. can’t wait to see them grow.
Julia Louise –
Looking forward to these little guys moving in to my garden.