Sedum SunSparkler 'Lime Twister' is a compact variegated stonecrop prized for its vibrant lime green leaves edged in creamy white forming a dense ground hugging mat. In late summer it bursts into bloom with bright pink flower clusters that attract pollinators and contrast dramatically with the foliage. This low maintenance perennial thrives in hot dry locations and provides long seasonal interest in rock gardens, borders, and containers.
Height & Spread: 4 - 6 in x 12 - 18 in
Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Well drained sandy or gravelly soil
Watering Needs: Low; very drought tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: Highly deer and rabbit resistant due to thick succulent foliage
Native Status
This cultivar is derived from Sedum species native to Eurasia. While not native to North America, it is well adapted to temperate climates and frequently used in ecological designs for dry gardens.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Bees
- Highly attractive to honeybees, bumblebees, and solitary bees due to its nectar rich pink blooms.
Butterflies
- Draws late season butterflies such as Painted Ladies and Pearl Crescents with its wide open flower clusters.
Beneficial Insects
- Supports hoverflies and parasitic wasps that assist with pest control in nearby plantings.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations:
- Space 12 - 18 inches apart to allow for spreading mats while maintaining airflow in hot conditions.
Landscape Placement:
- Ideal for rock gardens, retaining walls, and dry slopes where it spills attractively over edges. Also useful as a container accent or groundcover under taller sun loving perennials.
Companion Plants
- Erigeron karvinskianus (Santa Barbara Daisy) - Airy blooms and trailing form contrast with the dense mat of Sedum.
- Thymus serpyllum (Creeping Thyme) - Aromatic foliage and purple flowers weave well with the color tones of 'Lime Twister'.
- Coreopsis auriculata 'Nana' - Compact mounds with golden blooms echo the sunny tones of Sedum’s foliage.
- Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' - Icy blue blades create striking foliage contrast in texture and tone.
- Allium schoenoprasum (Chives) - Clumps of edible grass like leaves and pink pom pom flowers enhance pollinator appeal.