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How to Grow and Care for Broadleaf stonecrop

Broadleaf stonecrop, also known as Spatulate-leaved stonecrop, Cape Blanco stonecrop, Sedum of Capo Blanco, Spoon-leaved stonecrop

Broadleaf stonecrop thrives in well-draining soil with adequate exposure to sunlight. Overwatering poses a significant risk, so it's crucial to allow the soil to dry between waterings. Exceptional in its tolerance of poor soil conditions and drought, broadleaf stonecrop requires minimal maintenance, marking it as a plant with easy care requirements.

Watering schedule: Every 3 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Broadleaf stonecrop

Broadleaf stonecrop

Broadleaf stonecrop

Broadleaf stonecrop

Toughness	Medium
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Succulent & Cactus Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Planting Time	Spring, Early summer, Late summer, Fall
Hardiness Zones	5-9

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Varieties of Broadleaf stonecrop

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Broadleaf stonecrop 'Cape Blanco'

Broadleaf stonecrop 'Cape Blanco' (Sedum spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco') is an attractive succulent cultivar of broadleaf stonecrop (Sedum spathulifolium). These plants grow as a ground cover, producing powdery blue-and-grey foliage and yellow flowers throughout the summer that attract butterflies. This cultivar is named for Cape Blanco, Oregon, and is indeed well-adapted for life in the Pacific Northwest.

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Broadleaf stonecrop 'Purpureum'

The broadleaf stonecrop 'Purpureum' is a species of stonecrop. Its parent is Sedum spathulifolium. This succulent perennial spreads wide, staying low to the ground. It develops red, purple, and silver leaves that roughly resemble spoon shapes. It blooms in the summer and its flowers are yellow and star-shaped. Broadleaf stonecrop 'Purpureum' has a merit award from the Royal Horticultural Society. The name, 'Purpureum,' references the purplish color that its leaves take on.

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Broadleaf stonecrop 'Purpureum'

Broadleaf stonecrop 'Purpureum' boasts rosettes of spoon-shaped leaves tinted with a striking purple hue, which intensifies under stress from full sun or drought. Its low-growing, sprawling habit thrives in rocky, well-drained soils, illustrating a succulent's classic resilience. In summer, broadleaf stonecrop 'Purpureum' contrasts its foliage with clusters of starry yellow flowers, attracting pollinators to its hardy display.

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