Purple Broadleaf Stonecrop

Sedum spathulifolium 'purpureum'

Plant Description

Purple stonecrop is a low-growing succulent prized for its colorful foliage and drought tolerance. Native to western North America, it forms dense mats of spoon-shaped, purplish leaves that intensify in color under full sun and cooler temperatures. In late spring to early summer, it produces clusters of small, bright yellow star-shaped flowers that attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. This cultivar thrives in well-drained soils, rock gardens, containers, and slopes, making it an excellent choice for erosion control and low-maintenance landscaping.

 

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