Sedum rupestre 'Angelina', commonly known as Angelina Stonecrop, is a vibrant, mat-forming succulent prized for its brilliant golden-yellow foliage that adds striking color and texture to gardens year-round. The needle-like, fleshy leaves form dense, spreading mats that turn orange to coppery-bronze in cooler temperatures, creating seasonal interest.
This hardy and drought-tolerant plant is ideal for rock gardens, borders, containers, green roofs, and areas with poor or sandy soil. In early to mid-summer, it produces small yellow star-shaped flowers that attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Key Features:
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Foliage: Golden-yellow, needle-like succulent leaves; shifts to coppery tones in fall and winter.
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Flowers: Small yellow, star-shaped flowers bloom in early summer.
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Growth Habit: Low-growing and spreading; typically 4–6 inches tall and up to 18–24 inches wide.
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Light Requirements: Full sun to light shade (best color in full sun).
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Soil: Prefers well-drained, sandy or rocky soil; tolerates poor soil and drought.
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Hardiness: USDA zones 3–9.
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Maintenance: Very low. Minimal water needs once established; may be trimmed to maintain shape.
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Uses: Groundcover, edging, containers, rock gardens, green roofs, erosion control on slopes.
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Wildlife: Attracts pollinators; deer and rabbit resistant.
