Stonecrop is a drought-resistant succulent that can tolerate heat (and some can also withstand severe cold!) Even better, sedum flowers will bloom in lots of different colors, depending on which one you choose.
So, what are the different colors of sedum? Sedum flowers can bloom in white, red, pink, yellow, or purple – it all depends on the variety you choose. Sedum leaves and stems can take on almost any color you can imagine: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. Some sedum varieties take on different colors as the seasons change.
Some sedum varieties can tolerate intense cold temperatures (well below freezing), but some cannot even survive frost, so always check the details (and your USDA Hardiness Zone) before you decide on a stonecrop variety.
In this article, we’ll take a look at the various colors of sedum and the varieties that bloom in those colors. We’ll also talk about foliage (leaf) colors as well.
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What Are The Different Colors Of Sedum?
Sedum flowers come in all different colors, including:
- White
- Red
- Pink
- Yellow
- Purple
The stems and leaves can also be quite colorful, sometimes boasting edges that are different colors than the main part of the leaf.
Below, we’ll take a look at some stonecrop varieties with each flower color listed above. We’ll start with white flowers.
Stonecrop With White Flowers
There are many stonecrop varieties with white flowers, but to name just a few, we have:
- Mountain Stonecrop
- White Stonecrop
You can find out more about each one below.
Mountain Stonecrop
Mountain Stonecrop produces clusters of small white flowers in mid spring to early summer. The stems and leaves are light green.
Mountain Stonecrop stands at 3 to 6 inches tall and has a width of 6 to 9 inches at maturity.
It is hardy to USDA Zone 4 (as cold as -30 degrees Fahrenheit or –34 degrees Celsius).
You can learn more about Mountain Stonecrop from Gardenia.
You can find Mountain Stonecrop from Growing Wild Nursery.
White Stonecrop
White Stonecrop produces small white flowers in midsummer. The stems and leaves are green, and the leaves get a blush of red in fall and winter.
White Stonecrop stands at 3 to 6 inches tall and has a width of 12 to 24 inches at maturity.
It is hardy to USDA Zone 3 (as cold as -40 degrees Fahrenheit or –40 degrees Celsius).
You can learn more about White Stonecrop from Gardenia.
You can find White Stonecrop from Succulents Depot.
Stonecrop With Red Flowers
There are many stonecrop varieties with red flowers, but to name just a few, we have:
- Sedum Desert Red
- Sedum Red Cauli
- Sedum Red Creeping
You can find out more about each one below.
Sedum Desert Red
Sedum Desert Red produces clusters of small deep rose flowers in late summer. The stems are reddish-maroon and the leaves are blue-green.
Sedum Desert Red stands at 6 to 8 inches tall and has a width of 11 to 12 inches at maturity.
It is hardy to USDA Zone 4 (as cold as -30 degrees Fahrenheit or –34 degrees Celsius).
You can learn more about Sedum Desert Red from Gardenia.
You can find Sedum Desert Red from Cherry Valley Gardens.
Sedum Red Cauli
Sedum Red Cauli produces clusters of small red flowers in late summer. The stems are reddish-purple and the leaves are grayish-green.
Sedum Red Cauli stands at 8 to 12 inches tall and has a width of 12 to 24 inches at maturity.
It is hardy to USDA Zone 3 (as cold as -40 degrees Fahrenheit or –40 degrees Celsius).
You can learn more about Sedum Red Cauli from Gardenia.
You can find Sedum Red Cauli from Bluestone Perennials.
Sedum Red Creeping
Sedum Red Creeping produces clusters of small red flowers in late summer. The stems are reddish-purple and the leaves are grayish-green.
Sedum Red Creeping stands at 4 to 6 inches tall and has a width of 10 to 15 inches at maturity.
It is hardy to USDA Zone 3 (as cold as -40 degrees Fahrenheit or –40 degrees Celsius).
You can learn more about Sedum Red Creeping from Michigan Bulb.
You can find Sedum Red Creeping from Gurney’s.
Stonecrop With Pink Flowers
There are many stonecrop varieties with pink flowers, but to name just a few, we have:
- Sedum Autumn Joy
- Sedum Brilliant
- Sedum Dream Dazzler
- Sedum Neon
- Sedum Purple Emperor
- Sedum Thunderhead
You can find out more about each one below.
Sedum Autumn Joy
Sedum Autumn Joy produces clusters of small pink flowers in summer and fall. The stems are green and the leaves are blue-green.
Sedum Autumn Joy stands at 12 to 24 inches tall and has a width of 12 to 24 inches at maturity.
It is hardy to USDA Zone 3 (as cold as -40 degrees Fahrenheit or –40 degrees Celsius).
You can learn more about Sedum Autumn Joy from Gardenia.
You can find Sedum Autumn Joy from Bluestone Perennials.
Sedum Brilliant
Sedum Brilliant produces clusters of small pink flowers in summer and fall. The stems are light green and the leaves are light green.
Sedum Brilliant stands at 12 to 24 inches tall and has a width of 12 to 24 inches at maturity.
It is hardy to USDA Zone 3 (as cold as -40 degrees Fahrenheit or –40 degrees Celsius).
You can learn more about Sedum Brilliant from Gardenia.
You can find Sedum Brilliant from Bluestone Perennials.
Sedum Dream Dazzler
Sedum Dream Dazzler produces clusters of small pink flowers in summer and fall. The stems are purple and the leaves are purple with pink edges.
Sedum Dream Dazzler stands at 6 to 8 inches tall and has a width of 12 to 24 inches at maturity.
It is hardy to USDA Zone 4 (as cold as -30 degrees Fahrenheit or –34 degrees Celsius).
You can learn more about Sedum Dream Dazzler from Gardenia.
You can find Sedum Dream Dazzler from Bluestone Perennials.
Sedum Neon
Sedum Neon produces clusters of small magenta-rose flowers in late summer and fall. The stems are light pink and the leaves are light green.
Sedum Neon stands at 12 to 24 inches tall and has a width of 12 to 24 inches at maturity.
It is hardy to USDA Zone 3 (as cold as -40 degrees Fahrenheit or –40 degrees Celsius).
You can learn more about Sedum Neon from Gardenia.
You can find Sedum Neon from American Meadows.
Sedum Purple Emperor
Sedum Purple Emperor produces clusters of small pink flowers in summer. The stems and leaves are purple.
Sedum Purple Emperor stands at 12 to 24 inches tall and has a width of 12 to 24 inches at maturity.
It is hardy to USDA Zone 3a (as cold as -30 degrees Fahrenheit or -34 degree Celsius).
You can learn more about Sedum Purple Emperor from Gardenia.
You can find Sedum Purple Emperor from Bluestone Perennials.
Sedum Thunderhead
Sedum Thunderhead produces clusters of small pink flowers in midsummer through fall. The stems are reddish and the leaves are grayish-green.
Sedum Thunderhead stands at 24 to 36 inches tall and has a width of 12 to 24 inches at maturity.
It is hardy to USDA Zone 4 (as cold as -30 degrees Fahrenheit or –34 degrees Celsius).
You can learn more about Sedum Thunderhead from Gardenia.
You can find Sedum Thunderhead from American Meadows.
Stonecrop With Yellow Flowers
There are many stonecrop varieties with yellow flowers, but to name just a few, we have:
- Sedum Angelina
- Biting Stonecrop
- Blue Spruce Stonecrop
- Lemon Coral Stonecrop
You can find out more about each one below.
Sedum Angelina
Sedum Angelina produces clusters of small yellow flowers in summer. The stems are yellow and the leaves (needles, really) are yellow-gold.
Sedum Angelina stands at 4 to 6 inches tall and has a width of 12 to 24 inches at maturity.
It is hardy to USDA Zone 5 (as cold as -20 degrees Fahrenheit or –7 degrees Celsius).
You can learn more about Sedum Angelina from Gardenia.
You can find Sedum Angelina from American Meadows.
Biting Stonecrop
Biting Stonecrop produces clusters of small yellow flowers in summer. The stems are green and the leaves are green.
Biting Stonecrop stands at 3 inches tall and has a width of 12 to 24 inches at maturity.
It is hardy to USDA Zone 3 (as cold as -40 degrees Fahrenheit or –40 degrees Celsius).
You can learn more about Biting Stonecrop from Gardenia.
You can find Biting Stonecrop from NN Plant.
Blue Spruce Stonecrop
Blue Spruce Stonecrop produces clusters of small bright yellow flowers in summer. The stems are light green and the leaves (needles, really) are bluish-green.
Blue Spruce Stonecrop stands at 6 to 8 inches tall and has a width of 12 to 24 inches at maturity.
It is hardy to USDA Zone 4 (as cold as -30 degrees Fahrenheit or –34 degrees Celsius).
You can learn more about Blue Spruce Stonecrop from Gardenia.
You can find Blue Spruce Stonecrop from Great Garden Plants.
Lemon Coral Stonecrop
Lemon Coral Stonecrop (or Mexican Stonecrop) produces clusters of small yellow flowers in late spring to summer. The stems and leaves are light green or yellow green.
Lemon Coral Stonecrop stands at 3 to 9 inches tall and has a width of 12 to 24 inches at maturity.
It is hardy to USDA Zone 7a (as cold as 0 degrees Fahrenheit or –18 degrees Celsius).
You can find Lemon Coral Stonecrop from Mountain Crest Gardens.
Stonecrop With Purple Flowers
There are many stonecrop varieties with purple flowers, but to name just a few, we have:
- Cliff-Dwelling Stonecrop
- Donkey’s Tail Stonecrop
- Sunsparkler Plum Dazzled Stonecrop
You can find out more about each one below.
Cliff-Dwelling Stonecrop
Cliff-Dwelling Stonecrop produces clusters of small pinkish-purple flowers in fall. The stems and leaves are grayish-green.
Cliff-Dwelling Stonecrop stands at 2 to 3 inches tall and has a width of 8 to 12 inches at maturity.
It is hardy to USDA Zone 4a (as cold as -30 degrees Fahrenheit or –34 degree Celsius).
You can learn more about Cliff-Dwelling Stonecrop from Gardenia.
You can find Cliff-Dwelling Stonecrop from NN Plant.
Donkey’s Tail Stonecrop
Donkey’s Tail Stonecrop produces clusters of small reddish purple flowers in summer. The stems and leaves are silvery-green or bluish-green.
Donkey’s Tail Stonecrop stands at 1 to 4 feet tall and has a width of 12 to 24 inches at maturity.
It is hardy to USDA Zone 10a (as cold as 30 degrees Fahrenheit or –1 degree Celsius).
You can learn more about Donkey’s Tail Stonecrop from Gardenia.
You can find Donkey’s Tail Stonecrop from Mountain Crest Gardens.
Sunsparkler Plum Dazzled Stonecrop
Sunsparkler Plum Dazzled Stonecrop produces clusters of small pinkish-purple flowers in late summer to early fall. The stems are reddish-purple and the leaves are dark purple.
Sunsparkler Plum Dazzled Stonecrop stands at 6 to 8 inches tall and has a width of 12 to 24 inches at maturity.
It is hardy to USDA Zone 4a (as cold as -30 degrees Fahrenheit or –34 degree Celsius).
You can learn more about Sunsparkler Plum Dazzled Stonecrop from Gardenia.
You can find Sunsparkler Plum Dazzled Stonecrop from Great Garden Plants.
Conclusion
Now you have a list of stonecrop varieties with various flower colors to use in a drought-tolerant landscape. If you get cold winters, make sure to pick one that will survive in your USDA Hardiness Zone!
You can learn about 10 good choices for sedum here if you want a creeping ground cover stonecrop.
You can also learn about 10 good choices for upright stonecrop if you want a taller succulent.
If something is chewing on your stonecrop, you can find out what it might be here.
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