Athoum White Stonecrop

Athoum White Stonecrop (Sedum album 'Athoum')

Athoum White Stonecrop (Sedum album 'Athoum') is a hardy, low-growing succulent groundcover known for its dense, trailing habit, vibrant green foliage, and delicate white flowers. This drought-tolerant variety adds texture, resilience, and an eye-catching focal point to rock gardens, green roofs, and xeriscapes.

Distinctive Features

'Athoum' forms a dense, spreading mat of small, fleshy green leaves that take on reddish-bronze hues in cooler temperatures. In summer, tiny, star-shaped white flowers emerge in clusters, adding a soft contrast to the thick foliage. Growing just 2 to 4 inches tall and spreading up to 18 inches, this variety is an excellent choice for filling in spaces between stepping stones, cascading over walls, or providing an attractive, drought-tolerant groundcover.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun for best foliage color and flowering.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, sandy, or rocky soil; tolerates poor soils.
• Water: Drought-tolerant once established; requires minimal watering.
• Humidity: Prefers dry to moderate humidity; avoid excessive moisture.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9, making it adaptable to various climates.

Ideal Uses

• Rock Gardens: Adds texture and color contrast to rocky landscapes.
• Xeriscapes: Thrives in low-water environments.
• Groundcover: Spreads quickly to create a dense, weed-suppressing mat.
• Green Roofs: Ideal for rooftop plantings due to its drought resistance.
• Container Plantings: Cascades beautifully over the edges of pots and planters.

Low Maintenance Care

Athoum White Stonecrop is a durable, low-maintenance succulent that thrives with minimal care.

• Watering: Water sparingly; allow soil to dry between waterings.
• Pruning: Trim back if needed to maintain shape or control spread.
• Fertilizing: Minimal fertilization required; thrives in lean soils.
• Pest and Disease Resistance: Highly resistant to pests, deer, and rabbits.
• Winter Care: Protect from excessive moisture in wet winter climates.

Why Choose Athoum White Stonecrop?

Athoum White Stonecrop offers year-round interest, drought resistance, and exceptional durability, making it an excellent choice for groundcover, rock gardens, and container plantings.

• Evergreen Foliage: Provides year-round color with seasonal red-bronze hues.
• Delicate White Blooms: Adds softness and contrast in summer.
• Drought Tolerant: Thrives in dry, poor soils with minimal water.
• Low-Growing Groundcover: Perfect for filling gaps and softening hardscapes.
• Low Maintenance: Requires little care once established.

For reliable texture, seasonal color shifts, and resilient groundcover performance, Athoum White Stonecrop (Sedum album 'Athoum') is an exceptional focal point choice for rock gardens, xeriscapes, and containers.