Chinese stonecrop
Sedum tetractinum
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size12 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Creeping
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- Pink, white
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Chinese stonecrop (Sedum tetractinum) is a succulent for borders, containers, and ground cover. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist soil of most types. It forms a creeping, evergreen mat that spreads about 12 inches, and butterflies, bees, and birds visit the pink or white blooms. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. Its drought tolerance makes it an easy plant to grow.
Pairs well with Cheyenne Spirit echinacea, Hyssop, and Queen of Night tulip.
Native range
Southeastern China.