Sedum 'Thundercloud' is a compact and finely textured stonecrop cultivar that features silvery blue foliage and airy cloud like clusters of pale pink flowers.
Height & Spread: 10 - 12 in x 12 - 18 in
Bloom Time: Mid to late summer
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Well drained, sandy or gravelly soil
Watering Needs: Low; avoid overwatering in humid climates
Deer Resistance: Unpalatable to deer due to leaf texture and taste
Native Status
This cultivar is not native. It is derived from species originating in Asia and bred for ornamental use in dry, sunny landscapes.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Butterflies
- Attracts Painted Ladies and other small butterflies during peak bloom.
Bees
- Favored by native bees and small solitary bees in full sun plantings.
Hummingbirds
- Occasionally visited by hummingbirds, especially in mixed succulent gardens.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 12 - 18 in apart for even mounding growth and airflow.
Landscape Placement
- Perfect for borders, gravel gardens, alpine beds, and patio containers. Complements xeric landscapes and Mediterranean styles.
Companion Plants
- Sempervivum (Hens and Chicks) - Add form and foliage contrast to dry gardens alongside Sedum.
- Stachys byzantina (Lamb’s Ear) - Shares silver foliage and low growing habit, creating a soft visual palette.
- Allium schoenoprasum (Chives) - Adds upright accents and pollinator support with a similar bloom time.
- Thymus vulgaris (Common Thyme) - Spills gracefully and ties together herbal and ornamental plantings.
- Artemisia schmidtiana 'Silver Mound' - Offers fine foliage texture and soft color echoes in sun loving designs.