Russian stonecrop
Sedum kamtschaticum
Russian stonecrop (Sedum kamtschaticum) is a groundcover suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 4–8 in tall and 12–18 in wide, needs low water, and prefers full sun to part. More restrained than S. spurium; star-shaped yellow blooms age to orange. Bee favorite.
low water4–8 in tall and 12–18 in wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Sedum kamtschaticum
- Type
- Groundcover
- Mature size
- 4–8 in tall and 12–18 in wide
- Water needs
- low water
- Sun
- full sun to part
- Colorado native
- No
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen
- Soil
- sandy, loam
- Soil pH
- 6.0–8.0
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- moderate
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Bloom color
- yellow, orange
- Bloom time
- early summer, mid summer
- Pollinator value
- high
Planting & establishment
Water weekly first summer; minimal after.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Russian stonecrop good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. Russian stonecrop is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a groundcover suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does Russian stonecrop get?
- It matures to about 4–8 in tall and 12–18 in wide.
- How much water does Russian stonecrop need?
- It needs low water once established.
- Is Russian stonecrop native to Colorado?
- No — it is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.
