Orange Stonecrop is a hardy, low-growing succulent that brings year-round visual interest to rocky slopes, borders, and ground cover plantings. This botanical variety of Kamchatka stonecrop is native to the cold regions of northern China and Siberia, where it evolved to thrive in harsh, rocky terrain. In summer, it produces showy golden-orange flowers that bloom from June through August, creating a bright accent against its dark green, semi-evergreen foliage. The plant rarely exceeds 6 inches in height but spreads to 12 inches or more, making it an excellent low-maintenance ground cover for zones 3 through 8.
Full Sun
Moderate
3-8
6in H x 12in W
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Moderate
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Golden-orange flowers light up the garden for three months straight, set against thick, scalloped succulent leaves that remain semi-evergreen through winter. The plant thrives in sandy, gravelly, or poor soils where other ground covers struggle, asking only for full sun and excellent drainage. It spreads steadily but stays compact enough to slip into tight spaces, and it shrugs off drought, deer, and rabbit pressure with equal ease.
Orange Stonecrop works as a ground cover on slopes, in rock gardens, and along borders where it naturally spreads to fill gaps. It excels in naturalized plantings, where its low profile and spreading habit allow it to knit together rocky or eroded areas without demanding fertile soil or frequent watering. The showy summer flowers also make it a reliable ornamental accent in containers, raised beds, and alpine troughs.
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Transplant rooted cuttings or nursery-grown plants outdoors after the last frost. Space plants 12 inches apart to allow room for spreading. Ensure soil drains well before planting.
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“Orange Stonecrop is a cultivated botanical variety of Sedum kamtschaticum, a species native to the rugged Pacific coast of Siberia and the Kamchatka Peninsula, as well as northern China. This compact, golden-flowered form was selected and refined for ornamental horticulture, where its extreme hardiness and low stature have made it a staple of rock gardens and alpine plantings across cold climates. The variety name 'Weihenstephaner Gold' references its origin at or selection by the Weihenstephaner horticultural institution in Bavaria, one of Europe's oldest and most respected gardening research centers.”