Russian Stonecrop is a low-growing succulent that brings vibrant golden-yellow blooms to rocky gardens and challenging spots from June through August. Hardy from zones 3 to 8, this creeping perennial reaches just 3 to 6 inches tall but spreads 12 to 18 inches wide, making it an exceptional ground cover for difficult terrain. Its fleshy foliage and showy flowers attract butterflies while shrugging off deer, drought, and poor soil with equal ease.
Full Sun
Moderate
3-8
6in H x 18in W
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Moderate
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This plant thrives in the harshest conditions where other groundcovers surrender. Native to rocky mountain regions, Russian Stonecrop handles shallow, infertile soil and hot, dry summers that would stress conventional perennials, yet still produces abundant golden flowers that draw butterflies. The dense, spreading habit fills in gaps and prevents erosion without demanding water, fertilizer, or constant attention.
Russian Stonecrop excels as a ground cover for slopes, rocky areas, and challenging urban spaces where erosion control is needed. Its low, spreading growth habit makes it ideal for naturalizing in rock gardens and xeriscapes, where it can spread across large areas with minimal intervention. The showy flowers and pollinator-attracting qualities add seasonal interest while the plant itself requires virtually no maintenance once established.
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Transplant Russian Stonecrop into the garden in spring or early fall, spacing plants 12 to 18 inches apart to allow room for lateral spread. Choose a location with full sun and well-draining soil, even sandy or rocky earth. Water lightly after planting and then allow the plant to establish itself with minimal supplemental watering.
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