Old-Man-Bones Stonecrop is a dense mat-forming native evergreen succulent with rounded green fleshy foliage that tint red in fall and winter. Clusters of tiny golden star-shaped flowers dust the plant in late summer. Grows best in full sun and dry to medium well-drained soils. Drought and heat tolerant once established.
Type: |
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Origins: |
Western N. America |
Height: |
- 0.5’ |
Spread: |
1’ - 1.5' |
Spacing: |
1’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Watch for slugs and snails. Scale might be a problem.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Garden,
Rock Gardens, Xeriscape Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Hen and Chicks, Fescue, Shasta Daisy
IMAGE: Photo by Megan Hansen, Sedum divergens