Sedum reflexum 'Angelina' - Reflexed Stonecrop cultivar

Sizes available: 2 quart

Basics: zones 4-9, 3-6" with 12-14" spread, full sun, bright yellow, succulent, needle-like foliage with a yellow bloom in early summer, the leaves turn more orange as the season cools, likes lean, dry, gravelly soils. Prefers a neutral to alkaline environment. Does not like winter wet.

Common names: Reflexed Stonecrop, Rock Stonecrop, Jenny's Stonecrop, Stone Orpine, Blue Stonecrop (the species), Prick-madam, Trip-madam

Synonyms: Petrosedum rupestre 'Angelina'

Family: Crassulaceae

Origin/Distribution: The species, Sedum reflexum, is native to all parts of Europe. This cultivar was developed in Austria by Sarastro Nursery. 

Habitat: along walls, short grass on sandy soil, shingle

More: The leaves of Sedum reflexum 'Angelina' are reminiscent of thick spruce tips. Excellent in rock gardens and as ground cover on full sun edges, or in a container along with other sedums and stonecrops. Not browsed by herbivores. 

Nursery: Van Berkum

Image credits: Wikimedia Commons