Sedum acre ‘Aureum’ (Golden Stonecrop)

USDA Zone: 2-9

The creeping selections of Stonecrop are excellent groundcover plants, particularly for hot, dry sites with poor soil. This variety forms a low carpet of tiny succulent green leaves, the tips of each stem turning buttery yellow in the spring. Tiny golden star flowers appear in early summer. A fast grower, this is best kept away from slower alpine plants that it might smother. Excellent as a lawn substitute. Also a good choice for tubs and mixed containers. Easy to propagate; simply break pieces off and stick them in the ground. Evergreen.

 Sun Exposure 
  Full Sun

Soil Type 
  Normal or
  Sandy 

Soil pH 
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid

Soil Moisture 
  Dry

Care Level 
  Easy 

 Flower Colour 
  Gold 

Blooming Time 
  Early Summer  
  Mid Summer 

Foliage Color 
  Light Green  
  Variegated  
  Yellow 

Plant Uses & Characteristics 
  Accent: Good Texture/Form  
  Attracts Butterflies  
  Containers  
  Deer Resistant  
  Drought Tolerant  
  Edging  
  Rabbit Resistant  
  Evergreen  
  Ground Cover 

Flower Head Size 
  Very Small 

Height 
   5-8 cm  
   2-3 inches

Spread 
   30-60 cm  
   12-23 inches

Foot Traffic 
   Moderate 

Growth Rate 
   Fast