Little Miss Sunshine Stonecrop
Sedum 'Little Miss Sunshine'
A favorite among the groundcover sedums, this one is covered in canary yellow star shaped flowers in late spring; tough and easy to grow, it thrives in just about any sunny location; forms a lustrous green groundcover
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Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Landscape Qualities
Little Miss Sunshine Stonecrop is a dense herbaceous perennial with a ground-hugging habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.
Ornamental Qualities
Little Miss Sunshine Stonecrop has masses of beautiful clusters of yellow star-shaped flowers at the ends of the stems from late spring to early summer | which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its succulent round leaves remain green in color throughout the season.
Planting and Growing
Little Miss Sunshine Stonecrop will grow to be only 6 inches tall at maturity | with a spread of 18 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant | individual plants should be spaced approximately 14 inches apart. It grows at a fast rate | and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 15 years. As an herbaceous perennial | this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter | and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!
This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions | but will not tolerate any standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant | and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is not particular as to soil pH | but grows best in poor soils | and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. It can be propagated by division; however | as a cultivated variety | be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun to partial shade
Deer Resistant
Keep moisture level dry to moist
Mature Size 6"Hx18"W
Cutflower Favorite
Flowers are yellow
Flowers from late spring to early summer
Attracts bees; butterflies
Zone 2b
Likes well drained soil