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Enter the approximate length and width of the area you will be planting and click 'Calculate' to determine how many Sedum reflexum 'Blue Spruce' you will need.
Correct and successful spacing is complex and depends on project conditions. We encourage you to call us at 877-ECO-PLUG for project specific recommendations and further assistance.
Sedum reflexum 'Blue Spruce'
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- Category: Perennial
- Hardiness Zone: 3-9
- Height: 3-6 Inches
- Spread: 12-24 Inches
- Spacing: 12 Inches
- Bloom Color: Yellow
- Foliage Color: Blue
A dense mat of conifer-like blue foliage forms a tight, weed resistant groundcover in any sunny location. In June deep mauve pink stems rise to 10" and are topped with brilliant yellow flowers. 'Blue Spruce' grows quickly and is easy to maintain even in the most unwelcome of sites. Great for rock walls, green roofs, walkways and containers. Evergreen in warmer zones.
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Green Infrastructure
| • | Green Roof |
Plug Type
| • | Horticultural Plug |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Propagation Type
| • | Vegetative |
Additional Information about Sedum reflexum 'Blue Spruce'
Genus name from Latin sedo meaning to sit, refering to manner in which plants "sit" on walls; common name refers to manner in which many species live on stoney ledges; except for spurium native to Caucasus and ternatum native to eastern U.S., mostly native to Asia; many species have been reassigned by some authorities to the genus Hylotelephium. - Dr. Leonard Perry, Professor, University of Vermont
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Sedum reflexum 'Blue Spruce'
Prefers average to dry, well-drained soil in full sun. Intolerant of wet soils. Propagate by seed and cuttings, although division seems to be the easiest for most. Excellent as a perennial border, in rock gardens, or as a groundcover.
