Sedum borchii 'Sport' - Evergreen Stonecrop Groundcover in 3.5" Pot
About This Plant
Sedum borchii 'Sport' is an evergreen perennial succulent forming a dense, mat-forming groundcover. It features lime-green foliage that turns plum in fall, with airy white flowers blooming in mid to late summer. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun and is well-suited for rock gardens, fairy gardens, containers, pathways, and xeriscapes.
What You Will Receive
A live Sedum borchii 'Sport' plant in a 3.5" pot. The description indicates a rooted, evergreen succulent groundcover with a mat-forming habit.
🌿 Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Sedum borchii 'Sport'
- Common Name: Stonecrop
- Plant Type: Evergreen Perennial Succulent
- Foliage Color: Lime Green (turns plum in fall)
- Flower Color: White
- Mature Height: 2–3 Inches
- Spread: 14–18 Inches
- Growth Habit: Mat-Forming, Spreading
- Bloom Season: Mid to Late Summer
- Light Requirements: Full Sun
- Water Needs: Low; drought tolerant once established
- Hardiness Zones: 3–8
- Characteristics: Evergreen, Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Pollinator Friendly
🌸 Garden Uses
Ideal for fairy gardens, rock gardens, xeriscape landscapes, alpine gardens, green roofs, between stepping stones, retaining walls, hanging baskets, containers, dry slopes, and border edging.
🌼 Companion Plants
Pairs well with Sempervivum, Creeping Thyme, Lavender, Echinacea, Delosperma, Euphorbia myrsinites, Blue Fescue Grass, and Dianthus for drought-tolerant, colorful landscapes.
🌱 Care Instructions
- Plant in well-drained sandy or gravelly soil.
- Provide full sun for best foliage color and dense growth.
- Water regularly during establishment, then only during prolonged dry periods.
- Avoid consistently wet soil to prevent root rot.
- Trim lightly in spring to encourage fresh growth.
- Easily propagated from stem cuttings.
Live Plant Notice
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