Northwest Blooms · Groundcovers
Sedum sieboldii
October Daphne Stonecrop
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Height
- 6 to 8 inches tall
- Width
- 12 to 18 inches wide
- Flower color
- Pink to rosy-pink clusters
- Foliage color
- Blue-green, rounded leaves often edged in pink, forming trailing or mounding growth
- Bloom time
- Late summer to early fall
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Low
- Maintenance
- Very low
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 3 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
About this plant
Sedum sieboldii, commonly known as October Daphne, is a low-growing perennial succulent celebrated for its blue-green, round, fleshy leaves arranged in neat whorls along arching stems. The edges of the leaves often take on a rosy-pink hue as the season progresses, adding to the plant's visual appeal. In late summer to early autumn, clusters of star-shaped, rosy-pink flowers appear at the tips of the stems, providing a delightful splash of color and attracting bees and butterflies to the garden.
Native to Japan, Sedum sieboldii thrives in rocky or well-drained areas, making it ideal for rock gardens, containers, or borders. Its trailing habit and vibrant colors make it a standout choice for cascading over walls or edging paths. This drought-tolerant's colorful foliage and late-blooming flowers add charm to the landscape even as other plants begin to fade.
Works well in
Rock Gardens · Pathways & Walkways · Slopes & Banks · Pollinator Gardens
Companion plants
Ice plants · Barberries · Coneflower · Blue oat grass · Salvia · Creeping phlox
Design tip
Take advantage of the arching stems by allowing them to soften the edges of retaining walls, raised beds, or stone borders. Combine trailing forms with upright grasses and flowering perennials to create layered plantings that feel balanced and naturally flowing.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
