Northwest Blooms · Groundcovers
Sedum forsterianum 'Oracle'
Oracle Stonecrop
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Height
- 4 to 8 inches
- Width
- 10 to 12 inches
- Flower color
- Bright yellow
- Foliage color
- Gray-green with fine needle-like leaves
- Bloom time
- Late spring to early summer
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Low; drought-tolerant
- Maintenance
- Low; tolerates light foot traffic
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 3 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attracts bees and butterflies
About this plant
Sedum forsterianum 'Oracle' is a hardy, low-growing succulent that offers a unique combination of blue-gray foliage and vibrant yellow flowers. The plant blooms in late spring to early summer, producing clusters of star-shaped yellow blossoms that provide a contrast to the cool tones of its leaves. This cultivar is native to the Mediterranean region and thrives in dry, well-drained conditions.
What makes 'Oracle' particularly appealing is its fine, needle-like leaves, which give the plant a soft, textured look that pairs beautifully with its bold, yellow flowers. Its compact growth habit and distinct foliage color make it an excellent choice for ground covers, rock gardens, or container plantings.
Works well in
Rock Gardens · Pathways & Walkways · Slopes & Banks · Pollinator Gardens
Companion plants
Arabis · Spireas · Lavenders · Blanket flowers · Blue fescue · Stonecrops
Design tip
Fine, needle-like foliage introduces a different texture that contrasts beautifully with broad-leaved perennials and bold succulents. Weave repeating blue-gray accents throughout sunny plantings to create a cohesive design with color, texture, and year-round structure.
