Northwest Blooms · Groundcovers
Sedum cauticola ‘Lidakense’
Cliff Stonecrop
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Height
- 4 to 6 inches
- Width
- 12 to 18 inches
- Flower color
- Pink to magenta
- Foliage color
- Blue-gray with purple tinges
- Bloom time
- Late summer to early fall
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Low; drought-tolerant
- Maintenance
- Low; occasional deadheading and trimming to maintain shape
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 3 to 8
- Wildlife
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
About this plant
Sedum cauticola 'Lidakense' is a charming, low-growing succulent known for its stunning, blue-gray foliage and vibrant late-season blooms. The round, fleshy leaves take on a pinkish tinge in cooler weather, providing year-round visual interest. In late summer to early fall, clusters of small, star-shaped pink flowers appear, offering a striking contrast to the cool-toned leaves and adding a burst of color to rock gardens, containers, or borders.
Native to Japan, 'Lidakense' is a selection of Sedum cauticola that has gained popularity for its compact form and ability to thrive in challenging, sunny locations. The plant's ability to shift its leaf color with the seasons, combined with its late-season flowering, makes it a standout choice for gardens looking for low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plants with multi-season appeal.
Works well in
Rock Gardens · Pathways & Walkways · Slopes & Banks · Pollinator Gardens
Companion plants
Thrift · Potentillas · Salvias · Coreopsis · Blue fescue · Ice plants
Design tip
Cool blue-gray foliage provides a calming contrast to warm-toned flowers and golden grasses throughout the growing season. Repeat these silvery tones across sunny borders or rock gardens to create a cohesive planting with lasting color, texture, and seasonal interest.
