Published on June 7, 2012 by Casey
Nevius Stonecrop
Evergreen, blue-green succulent leaves create a carpet that creeps along the ground’s contours and comes alive in July with tiny spikes of white flowers and contrasting purple anthers. Native insects and butterflies love the nectar rich bloom. A perfect plant for grouping in shaded, dry areas.
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Benefits
- Thrives in sun or shade
- Tough and dependable
- Deer resistant
- Drought tolerant a great selection for xeriscaping
- Native insects and butterflies love its flowers
- Superb, carefree groundcover
Native Range
Dry, shaded areas in Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia
Native Trivia
Green roofs are becoming an environmental friendly trend in building. Sedums like this one are primarily used because its evergreen foliage is tough and has the ability to survive intensely contrasting conditions and still look beautiful.
Characteristics & Attributes
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Plan Sub Group
• Low Perennials
Exposure
• Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
• Shade
• Sun
• Filtered Shade
Soil
• Well-drained
Soil Moisture Preference
• Dry
• Average
Attracts Wildlife
• Butterflies
• Beneficial insects
Bloom Time
• Summer
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Habitat Collection
• Dry Shade
• Butterfly
Foliage Color
• Blue-green
Uses
• Drought tolerant
• Climbing, trailing
• Rock garden
• Ground cover
• Container
• Mass plant
Source: abnativeplants
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