Best Ground-Hugging Perennials for Sun: Sedums and Ice Plants Under 2 Inches

Sedum Varieties for Tight Spaces

Many stonecrops (Sedum) form tight mats 1–2 inches tall, bloom in white, yellow, or pink, and thrive in hot, dry, well-drained sites.

Delosperma cooperi and hybrids bloom profusely in magenta, yellow, orange. Excellent for rock gardens and slopes.

High Country Gardens (highcountrygardens.com) offers a curated selection of Delosperma and sedums.

Amend soil with grit for drainage. Space 6–12 inches. Water until established, then rarely.

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