Angelina Stonecrop

Angelina Stonecrop (Sedum rupestre 'Angelina')

Angelina Stonecrop (Sedum rupestre 'Angelina') is a fast-growing, low-maintenance succulent groundcover prized for its brilliant golden-yellow foliage and year-round interest. This drought-tolerant variety adds vibrant color, textural contrast, and an eye-catching focal point to rock gardens, borders, and xeriscapes.

Distinctive Features

'Angelina' forms a dense, spreading mat of needle-like, golden-yellow foliage that transitions to orange-bronze hues in cooler temperatures. In summer, small, star-shaped yellow flowers appear, further enhancing its bright appeal. Growing 4 to 6 inches tall and spreading up to 24 inches, this variety is an excellent choice for erosion control, groundcover, and container plantings. Its trailing habit makes it especially striking cascading over walls or edging pathways.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade; best color in full sun.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, sandy, or rocky soil; tolerates poor soils.
• Water: Extremely drought-tolerant; requires minimal watering once established.
• Humidity: Prefers dry to moderate humidity; avoid excessive moisture.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9, making it adaptable to a wide range of climates.

Ideal Uses

• Rock Gardens: Adds stunning color and textural contrast.
• Xeriscapes: Thrives in dry, low-water conditions.
• Groundcover: Spreads quickly to create a dense, weed-suppressing carpet.
• Container Plantings: Provides a cascading effect in mixed arrangements.
• Green Roofs: Ideal for rooftop gardens due to its hardiness and drought resistance.

Low Maintenance Care

Angelina Stonecrop is an easy-care succulent that thrives with minimal attention.

• Watering: Water sparingly; allow soil to dry between waterings.
• Pruning: Trim back if needed to control spread or encourage compact growth.
• Fertilizing: Minimal fertilization required; thrives in lean soils.
• Pest and Disease Resistance: Highly resistant to pests, deer, and rabbits.
• Winter Care: Evergreen in milder climates; foliage may deepen in color with cold exposure.

Why Choose Angelina Stonecrop?

Angelina Stonecrop offers vibrant golden foliage, seasonal color shifts, and exceptional durability, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens, groundcover, and container plantings.

• Brilliant Golden Foliage: Provides year-round color with seasonal orange highlights.
• Delicate Yellow Flowers: Adds additional interest in summer.
• Drought Tolerant: Thrives in dry, poor soils with minimal water.
• Fast-Spreading Groundcover: Excellent for erosion control and weed suppression.
• Low Maintenance: Requires little care once established.

For striking color contrast, resilience, and effortless groundcover performance, Angelina Stonecrop (Sedum rupestre 'Angelina') is an exceptional focal point choice for xeriscapes, rock gardens, and container plantings.