Sedum 'Blue Pearl'

SunSparkler® Blue Pearl Sedum, Stonecrop

Hylotelephium 'Blue Pearl'

Deciduous Perennial, Succulent

Succulent foliage in tones that read from blue-gray to blueish-purple are the main event on this easy-to-grow perennial for sun that looks great from spring to fall. It's a nice choice for covering the ground along the front of a sunny border or use it in a container. In late summer, pink flowers add to its appeal.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat

Water Needs: Average, Low

Description

Size: 8 - 16 tall x 8 - 16 wide
Shape / Form: Low and Spreading
Foliage Texture: Medium, Coarse
Foliage Quality: Medium, Coarse

Features: Attracts Butterflies, Dwarf / Compact Plant, Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance

Foliage Color: Blue, Purple / Violet



Flower Shape: Cluster


Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Hell Strip, Massed, Rock Garden, Small Gardens
Special Situations: Courtyard / Urban Garden, Heat Tolerant, Reflected Heat, Seaside / Salt Tolerant
Wildlife: Bees, Beneficial Insects, Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Pollinators

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Until Killing Frost, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role: front of border, ground hugger
Collections: eGardenGo Favorite

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: low
Maintenance Tasks: Once-a-Year Care, Prune annually


Suitable Substitutes

Sedum x 'Purple Emperor' | Purple Emperor Stonecrop

Perfect Partners

Artemisia versicolor 'Seafoam' | curlicue sage
Penstemon kunthii | beardtounge
Sedum spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco' | Cape Blanco Stonecrop

Plant Combos