orostachys
Orostachys boehmeri
USDA zones6 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size3 to 6 inches tall3 to 12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- White to pale yellow
Garden uses
Notes
Orostachys (Orostachys boehmeri) is a perennial for ground cover and naturalized areas. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average soil. It stays low, at 3 to 6 inches tall, and spreads 3 to 12 inches wide. White to pale yellow flowers open in late summer and early autumn.
Pairs well with Lemon thyme, Prickly-pear, and Blue grama.
Native range
Japan.