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Sedum spathulifolium
Broad-leafed Stonecrop
Fat, broad leaves form little grey rosettes along prostrate stems with each silver gray leaf tipped in brilliant red. In April, tiny star shaped flowers shoot up above the foliage attracting butterflies to its yellow blooms. Easy to grow, this groundcover is perfect for a rock garden or a dry slope.
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Superb massed to form a brilliant groundcover |
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Easy to grow and perfect for planting in waves |
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Butterfly larvae feed on the leaves |
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Performs well in rocky, drought-prone soils |
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Butterflies flock to its nectar rich flowers! |
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Looks great in container gardens |
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USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9
Native Range
Rocky outcroppings and dry areas from Alaska south into California
"Butterflies are active during the day. They use their colors to attract a mate or to warn predators that they are unpleasant to eat. In contrast, moths are usually dull in color and are active at dusk or during the night."
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