Sedum lineare 'Sea Urchin'

Sedum lineare 'Sea Urchin' is a charming, fine-textured evergreen groundcover known for its dense, spiky foliage that resembles the spines of a sea urchin. Its bright green needle-like leaves form tight mats that spread gracefully, making it ideal for edging, rock gardens, green roofs, or container plantings. This low-growing sedum adds a refined, delicate look while being tough, drought-tolerant, and virtually maintenance-free.

Its compact, mounding habit contrasts beautifully with coarser plants and adds texture year-round. In summer, small yellow star-shaped flowers dot the foliage, adding seasonal interest and attracting pollinators.

Key Features:

• Foliage: Needle-like, succulent leaves form tight, cushion-like mounds of bright green.

• Flowers: Small, cheerful yellow flowers bloom in early to mid-summer.

• Growth Habit: Low and spreading; typically grows 2–4 inches tall and spreads up to 12–18 inches wide.

• Light Requirements: Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.

• Soil: Thrives in well-drained, sandy, or rocky soil; highly tolerant of poor soils.

• Hardiness: USDA zones 6–9.

• Maintenance: Extremely low. Drought-tolerant once established and requires little to no fertilization.

• Uses: Groundcover, rock gardens, green roofs, between stepping stones, containers, alpine gardens.

• Wildlife: Attracts bees; deer and rabbit resistant.