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Key characteristics

Family: Crassulaceae
Height: 2 to 3 inches
Width: 12 to 18 inches
Flower color: Bright yellow
Foliage color: Silvery-gray, succulent rosettes
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Low; drought-tolerant
Maintenance: Low; minimal pruning needed
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies

Groundcovers

Sedum spathulifolium ‘Cape Blanco’

Cape Blanco Stonecrop

Sedum spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco' is a distinctive evergreen succulent known for its rosettes of fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves covered in a silvery-white powdery coating. This powder, called "farina," gives the plant a unique frosted appearance, which contrasts beautifully with its occasional tinge of pink or purple, especially in cooler weather. In late spring to early summer, it produces clusters of small, bright yellow star-shaped flowers, adding a vibrant pop of color against the silvery foliage.

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 · Heathers · Gaillardia · Penstemons · Potentilla · Catmint

Design tip

Highlight the frosted foliage by pairing it with darker stones, rich green evergreens, and deep burgundy accents. The silvery rosettes naturally catch the light, creating subtle contrast and adding year-round texture to rock gardens and sunny borders.