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Key characteristics

Family: Crassulaceae
Height: 4 to 6 inches
Width: 12 to 18 inches
Flower color: Bright yellow
Foliage color: Green, turning bronze in cooler weather
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Low; drought-tolerant
Maintenance: Low; minimal upkeep
Growing zone: USDA Zones 3 to 8
Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Groundcovers

Sedum kamtschaticum

Russian Stonecrop

Sedum kamtschaticum, commonly known as Russian Stonecrop, is a hardy, low-growing succulent that features fleshy, scalloped green leaves and vibrant yellow flowers. Blooming from late spring through summer, it produces clusters of star-shaped flowers that stand out against its rich green foliage. As the season progresses, the leaves often take on reddish-bronze tones, adding seasonal interest to rock gardens, borders, or ground cover plantings.

Native to the mountainous regions of northeastern Asia, including Siberia and Japan, Sedum kamtschaticum is valued for its resilience and adaptability to harsh conditions.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Low; drought-tolerant

Bloom time

Late spring to early summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Rock Gardens
Pathways & Walkways
Slopes & Banks
Pollinator Gardens

Companion plants

Thyme · Rockroses · Arabis · Yarrow · Lavender · Blue fescue

Design tip

Blend plants with changing foliage colors to extend seasonal interest well beyond the flowering period. Pair bronze autumn tones with ornamental grasses, warm stone, and late-season blooms to create a landscape that becomes richer and more colorful as the season progresses.

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