Key characteristics

Family: Crassulaceae
Height: 2 to 4 inches
Width: 6 to 12 inches
Flower color: Pink, star-shaped flowers
Foliage color: Bluish-green, rounded, fleshy leaves
Bloom time: Mid to late summer
Light: Full sun
Water: Low; drought-tolerant
Maintenance: Low; minimal care needed
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and other pollinators

Groundcovers

Sedum pluricaule ‘Isle of Sakhalin’

Isle of Sakhalin Stonecrop

Sedum pluricaule 'Isle of Sakhalin' is a low-growing, mat-forming succulent known for its unique blue-green, fleshy leaves that take on pink or red tinges, especially in cooler weather. This compact plant produces clusters of bright pink star-shaped flowers in mid to late summer, creating a striking contrast against its cool-toned foliage. Its vibrant flowers and attractive leaves make it a standout in rock gardens, containers, or as ground cover.

Light

Full sun

Water

Low; drought-tolerant

Bloom time

Mid to late summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Rock Gardens
Pathways & Walkways
Slopes & Banks
Pollinator Gardens

Companion plants

Thrift · Potentillas · Salvia · Coreopsis · Blue fescue · Ice plants

Design tip

Carry cool blue-green foliage through the planting to create a restful backdrop that highlights colorful flowers and ornamental grasses. Repeating rounded succulent forms at intervals brings continuity while adding texture and year-round structure to sunny landscapes.

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