Are Stonecrop Perennials

Stonecrop (Sedum spp.) are a hardy and drought-tolerant species of perennial plant popular in xeriscaping, rock gardens and containers. … These succulent perennials require little water and will grow in poor soil, and are wonderful in sun-baked containers or in the dreaded ‘hellstrip’.

Will stonecrop survive winter?

Unlike most succulents, many stonecrops are extremely tolerant of cold weather and look great from spring through fall and into winter. Some are hardy in temperatures as low as minus-45 degrees Fahrenheit, even when exposed in pots during the winter. Stonecrops can look fantastic as a single plant in a mixed container.

How do you winterize a stonecrop?

Clip back flowers and foliage in the late fall with pruning clippers. Remove growth by about 6 inches to control the size of the plant. Protect the plant with an even layer of mulch to a depth of about 4 inches.