Location specific values:
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Plant specific values:
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Broadleaf Stonecrop (Sedum spathulifolium) | Easyscape Plant Profile

Broadleaf Stonecrop

(Sedum spathulifolium)

Broadleaf Stonecrop (Sedum spathulifolium)

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Climate Requirements for Fuji, Japan

This Plant Your Site Plant Suitability for Your Location
• Precipitation 7" - 137" 73" Aquatic Aquatic
• High Temp. 60°F - 98°F 87°F Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. Excellent
• Low Temp. 2°F - 54°F 32°F Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant Excellent
This plant may not grow well at your location - your precipitation is too high.

Summary

Sedum spathulifolium, commonly known as Broadleaf Stonecrop, is an evergreen succulent native to rocky outcrops and coastal bluffs in the Pacific Northwest of the USA and British Columbia. It typically forms dense mats of basal rosettes from a network of rhizomes, with each rosette bearing fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves that are 1 to 2 centimeters long and often coated in a waxy, powdery exudate that helps the plant conserve water. The inflorescence is a short, erect cluster of many small, star-shaped flowers with bright yellow petals, blooming from late spring to early summer. The flowers are quite showy and attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Broadleaf Stonecrop is valued for its drought tolerance and ease of maintenance, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens, green roofs, and as ornamental groundcover. It thrives in well-drained soil and can tolerate a range of light conditions, from full sun to partial shade, though it prefers sunnier spots. It is particularly noted for its ability to survive with minimal water once established, making it suitable for xeriscaping. Gardeners should be aware that it dislikes winter wet conditions, which can lead to root rot. Cultivars like ’Cape Blanco’ and ’Purpureum’ have been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit for their exceptional qualities.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Succulent
  • Height: 4-7 feet
  • Width: 1-3 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Yellow
  • Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
  • Leaf Retention: Evergreen

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Very Low, Low
  • Drainage: Fast

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Fire Resistant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rabbit Resistant, Rock Garden, Salt Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Street Planting

Natural Habitat

Rocky outcrops and coastal bluffs

Other Names

Common Names: Yellow Stonecrop, Spoon-Leaved Stonecrop, Colorado Stonecrop, Pacific Stonecrop, Broad-Leaved Stonecrop, Spatula-Leaved Stonecrop, Orpin À Feuilles Spatulées, Kalifornisk Fetknopp

Scientific Names: Sedum spathulifolium, Sedum spathulifolium subsp. typicum

GBIF Accepted Name: Sedum spathulifolium Hook.