Sedum makinoi 'Variegatum' Variegated Japanese Stonecrop - 3.5" Pot or Cuttings

About This Plant

Sedum makinoi 'Variegatum' is a low-growing evergreen succulent known for glossy green leaves edged in creamy white. It forms a dense, spreading mat that remains year-round and adds color to rock gardens, containers, fairy gardens, green roofs, and water-wise landscapes. In summer, it produces clusters of yellow star-shaped flowers that attract bees and butterflies.

What You Will Receive

Available as well-rooted 3.5-inch potted plants or fresh unrooted cuttings for easy propagation.

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Sedum makinoi 'Variegatum'

Common Name: Variegated Japanese Stonecrop

Plant Type: Evergreen Perennial Succulent

Foliage Color: Green with Creamy White Variegation

Flower Color: Yellow

Bloom Season: Summer

Mature Height: 2–4 Inches

Spread: 12–18 Inches

Growth Habit: Low-Spreading, Mat-Forming

Light Requirements: Full Sun to Light Partial Shade

Water Needs: Low once established

Soil Requirements: Sandy, Gravelly, Well-Drained Soil

Hardiness Zones: USDA 7–10

Characteristics: Evergreen, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Pollinator Friendly

Garden Uses

Perfect for rock gardens, succulent gardens, fairy gardens, xeriscaping, green roofs, containers, hanging baskets, and groundcovers. Also suitable as border edging or between stepping stones.

Planting Partners

Pairs beautifully with Sempervivum, Creeping Thyme, Lavender, Blue Fescue, Echeveria, Delosperma (Ice Plant), and Sedum 'Angelina'.

Care Tips

• Plant in well-drained sandy or gravelly soil.
• Place in full sun for the brightest foliage color.
• Water sparingly and allow soil to dry between waterings.
• Avoid soggy soil to prevent root rot.
• Trim lightly after flowering to maintain a tidy appearance.
• Easily propagated from cuttings or plant divisions.