Lime Twister Stonecrop
Sedum 'Lime Twister'
SunSparkler Series
A compact groundcover stonecrop with rose-pink flowers held atop of bluish-green succulent foliage dramatically edged in cream; a drought-tolerant perennial that does best in poor soils, an excellent choice for late summer color in the garden border
Features and Growing Tips
Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Landscape Qualities
but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition., Lime Twister Stonecrop is a dense herbaceous perennial with a ground-hugging habit of growth. Its medium texture blends into the garden
Ornamental Qualities
turning bluish-green in color with distinctive creamy white edges throughout the season.
Planting and Growing
and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 15 years. As an herbaceous perennial, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!, individual plants should be spaced approximately 15 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. It grows at a fast rate, Lime Twister Stonecrop will grow to be only 4 inches tall at maturity extending to 6 inches tall with the flowers, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, with a spread of 18 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant
and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is not particular as to soil pH, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation., but grows best in poor soils, but will not tolerate any standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun to partial shade
Deer Resistant
Keep moisture level dry to moist
Mature Size 4"(6"withtheflowers)Hx18"W
Cutflower Favorite
Flowers are rose
Flowers from late summer to mid fall
Attracts bees; butterflies
Zone 4a
Likes well drained soil