Sedum rupestre 'Angelina' is a low growing mat forming stonecrop with brilliant golden yellow foliage that turns orange in cooler weather. Offers vivid color and texture throughout the seasons.
Height & Spread: 4 - 6 in x 18 - 24 in
Bloom Time: Early to midsummer with small yellow star like flowers
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Well drained, sandy or gravelly soil; thrives in poor conditions
Watering Needs: Low; very drought tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: High
Native Status
Originally native to Europe and western Asia, 'Angelina' is a cultivated variety prized for ornamental ground cover use and is well adapted to temperate regions.
Wildlife & Insects
Butterflies
- Provides nectar for small butterflies like Pearl Crescents during its bloom period.
Bees
- Attracts native sweat bees and small solitary bees to its yellow summer flowers.
Hummingbirds
- Rarely visited by hummingbirds, though the dense mat may provide shelter for foraging insects.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 12 - 18 in apart to allow for spreading and full mat coverage over time.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for rock gardens, edging, container spills, green roofs, or as a drought resistant ground cover for sunny slopes and borders.
Companion Plants
- Sempervivum tectorum (Hens and Chicks) - Offers similar drought tolerance and structure, pairing well in gravel or rock gardens.
- Lavandula angustifolia (English Lavender) - Upright form and fragrant blooms provide a soft contrast to 'Angelina’s' low, spreading habit.
- Thymus serpyllum (Creeping Thyme) - Low growing and aromatic, it complements sedum with varying textures and tiny flowers.
- Festuca glauca (Blue Fescue) - Spiky blue foliage adds height and color contrast in dry, sunny locations.
- Artemisia schmidtiana 'Silver Mound' - Soft silver foliage creates a cool toned contrast to 'Angelina’s' golden hues.