Pacific Stonecrop 'Cape Blanco' (Sedum spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco'): A Native Groundcover with Powdery White Rosettes

Pacific Stonecrop 'Cape Blanco' is a selection of the West Coast native Sedum spathulifolium. It forms tight, ground-hugging rosettes of spoon-shaped leaves that are intensely powdery white (farina), creating a luminous carpet. In summer, short stems bear yellow, star-shaped flowers. It’s a superb native groundcover for rock gardens, green roofs, and containers in cool-summer climates.

Taxonomic Profile

Growing Conditions

Full sun to part shade (best color in sun). Well-drained, gritty soil. Drought-tolerant once established. Hardy to -20°F (-29°C). The farina is delicate—avoid overhead watering. Excellent for native plant gardens and troughs.