Petrosedum, Crooked Yellow Sedum, Jenny's Stonecrop, Spruce-Leaved Stonecrop, Stone Orpine 'Blue Spruce'

Petrosedum rupestre subsp. rupestre

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Family:	Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus:	Petrosedum
Species:	rupestre subsp. rupestre
Cultivar:	Blue Spruce
Synonym:	Sedum rupestre
Synonym:	Sedum reflexum

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Category:

Alpines and Rock Gardens

Groundcovers

Perennials

Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure:

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage:

Smooth

This plant is resistant to deer

Foliage Color:

Blue-Green

Height:

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing:

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness:

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 �C (-30 �F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 �C (-25 �F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 �C (-20 �F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 �C (-15 �F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 �C (-10 �F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 �C (-5 �F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 �C (0 �F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 �C (5 �F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 �C (10 �F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 �C (15 �F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 �C (20 �F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 �C (25 �F)

Where to Grow:

Suitable for growing in containers

Danger:

N/A

Bloom Color:

Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics:

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size:

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time:

Mid Summer

Other details:

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements:

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:

Non-patented

Propagation Methods:

By dividing the rootball

From leaf cuttings

From herbaceous stem cuttings

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

By simple layering

Seed Collecting:

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Regional

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Alabaster, Alabama

Auburn, Alabama

Birmingham, Alabama

Dothan, Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cambria, California

Clayton, California

Clovis, California

Desert View Highlands, California

Fairfield, California

Knights Landing, California

Long Beach, California

Los Angeles, California

Menifee, California

Indian Hills, Colorado

Bartow, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Atlanta, Georgia

Monroe, Georgia

Chicago, Illinois

Hampton, Illinois

Jacksonville, Illinois

Springfield, Illinois

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Johnston, Iowa

Sioux Center, Iowa

Murray, Kentucky

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hessmer, Louisiana

Laurel, Maryland

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Pinconning, Michigan

Scottville, Michigan

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Marietta, Mississippi

La Luz, New Mexico

Cicero, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Hendersonville, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

Weaverville, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Medora, North Dakota

Cincinnati, Ohio

Cleveland, Ohio

Clyde, Ohio

Dayton, Ohio

Hulbert, Oklahoma

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Dallas, Oregon

Newberg, Oregon(6 reports)

Brookhaven, Pennsylvania

Clarksville, Tennessee

Gainesboro, Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennessee

Lenoir City, Tennessee

Madison, Tennessee

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Abilene, Texas

Austin, Texas(3 reports)

Bryan, Texas

Dallas, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas(2 reports)

Garland, Texas

Goliad, Texas

Princeton, Texas

Richmond, Texas

Salt Lake City, Utah

South Jordan, Utah

Putney, Vermont

Big Stone Gap, Virginia

Leesburg, Virginia

Newport News, Virginia

Penhook, Virginia

Artondale, Washington

Kalama, Washington

Puyallup, Washington

Quilcene, Washington

Seattle, Washington

Spokane, Washington

White Center, Washington

Madison, Wisconsin(2 reports)

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Casper, Wyoming

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Gardeners' Notes:

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Positive	On Oct 31, 2018, BelindaClem from Big Stone Gap, VA (Zone 6a) wrote: The first house I moved into had these growing outside. When I moved I forgot to grab some. So I snuck back over there and ripped out a handful. I got them home and planted them after a few weeks they all died, or so I thought. When I was reusing the dirt I found one tiny green plant that had gotten buried. I laid it in one of my other plants and forgot about it. The following year I noticed it and this year it TOOK OFF! It is doing amazingly and has spread. I planted it with a small tree my husband pulled off the side of a mountain because I liked the flowers. It has covered every inch of dirt there is!
Positive	On Jun 13, 2011, jazzy1okc from Oklahoma City, OK wrote: This sedum does very well in OKC, zone 7 or 7 b. I have it scattered about the yard where other types of ground cover have a difficult time growing because of the heat, poor soil, or slope. I've tried other sedum but this is the most reliable for me.
Positive	On Jun 28, 2007, dicentra63 from West Valley City, UT (Zone 6b) wrote: This is a cute little guy, but it is no match for bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis). When I go to untangle it from the bindweed, its fragile little leaves and stems break off like spun glass.
Positive	On Oct 22, 2006, Lady_fern from Jeffersonville, IN (Zone 6a) wrote: This is a wonderful little groundcover. Mine is growing in gravel around my mailbox. When it spreads out farther than I want it, it is easily pulled up; the roots are shallow. When it blooms, it is a sea of gold, but be sure to deadhead immediately. The year that I let the flowers go to seed, it looked very unattractive once I finally cut the seedheads off and didn't look good again until the next spring. It was just spent and floppy and sparse. Since then, though, it's been full and vigorous--really filling in its space well.
Positive	On Apr 29, 2006, MotherNature4 from Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) wrote: I purchased this plant in a hanging basket several months ago. I hope it will make it in the hot, humid summer of central Florida. Anyone with experience?

Positive	On May 20, 2005, Gindee77 from Hampton, IL (Zone 5a) wrote: This is a very prolific and healthy sedum in my zone 5 garden. Winter doesn't even faze it! It spreads slowly and is non-invasive and it adds a nice touch to a rock garden.
Positive	On Apr 29, 2005, tinygarden from Chicago, IL wrote: I grew this plant in 5b with no problems. It can get too leggy as a groundcover on its own, but it makes a lovely addition to a rock garden. The blue-green foliage contrasts well with deep red & green sedums & sempervivums. A slow spreader compared to Sedum album. Tolerated very dry, shallow soil and filtered shade.
Neutral	On Jun 19, 2004, jhyshark from Scottville, MI (Zone 4b) wrote: Nice color of foliage, doesn't bloom consistently- some years not at all, likes to grow out of it's space rather than fill in.
Positive	On Apr 13, 2004, saya from Heerlen, Netherlands (Zone 8b) wrote: This sedum grows like a weed in my garden. At the other hand it provides in wintergreens and it likes to grow under my Leylandii hedge...a difficult place for plants. In earlier days it was also used as a vegetable ( in soups, dressingss, raw in salads...taste is sour with a touch of bitterness) and as a herb (should help to stop bleedings, cure ulcers and open wounds). Here in Netherlands we call it Tripmadam.. Propagation is very easy. Just break or cut of pieces of the plant and plant it where ever you want it to grow. It roots quick. Sedums can be very well used as a roofcover..they need nearly no soil to grow and can stand harsh conditions like heat and sun.
Neutral	On Aug 24, 2003, pleb from Plymouth,, United Kingdom (Zone 9a) wrote: Plymouth, UK. Sedum rupestre is a synonym for Sedum reflexum. In this area it is commonly naturalized on old walls. It originates from continental Europe. Not garden-worthy here.