White Flower Farm
Hylotelephium cauticola 'Lidakense'
Best low-maintenance choice for drought-tolerant rock gardens and pollinator borders.
The Hylotelephium cauticola 'Lidakense', commonly known as Stonecrop, is a low-growing perennial prized for its distinctive foliage. It features cushions of blue-gray leaves edged with purple, providing excellent texture in the garden. In late summer, it produces starry pink flowers that gradually deepen to carmine, extending seasonal interest. As a member of the Hylotelephium genus (formerly Sedum), this plant is highly drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it ideal for rock gardens, borders, or as ground cover where it attracts bees and butterflies.
$17.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
29
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#29 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-38%
Below average
Hardiness Zone
59
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Who it's for
- Designers looking for unique foliage textures and color contrast
- Gardeners seeking vibrant blooms during the late-season lull
- Busy homeowners needing low-maintenance, drought-resistant landscaping
Who should skip it
- Gardeners working with heavy, poorly draining clay soil
- Landscapers planning tall, layered perennial borders
- Gardeners in damp climates prone to slug infestations
Performance breakdown
Drought Tolerance
Thrives in arid conditions with minimal supplemental watering required.
Pollinator Appeal
Starry late-season blooms act as a magnet for local bees.
Maintenance Effort
A low-intervention perennial that practically cares for itself once established.
Visual Texture
Blue-gray foliage creates a sophisticated, dense carpet in rock gardens.
Seasonal Interest
Provides reliable color shifts from late summer into early autumn.
Growth Habit
Vigorous enough to cover ground without becoming an invasive nuisance.
Key Specs
Hardiness Zone
5-9
Exposure
Sun
Blooms In
August-September
Mature Height
3-4 inches
Spacing
8-12 inches
Ships as
1 PINT 28.86 CU IN.
Features
- Low cushions of purple-edged blue-gray foliage provide unique texture.
- Starry pink flowers appear in late summer and mature to carmine.
- Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies.
- Vigorous yet well-behaved ground cover.
- Thrives with little care and moisture.
What customers say
The sentiment surrounding Hylotelephium 'Lidakense' is overwhelmingly positive, centered on exceptional plant quality and reliable garden performance. Consumers consistently note that the specimens arrive robust and well established, exceeding expectations for mail order nursery stock. Its hardiness and ease of care make it a high value investment, providing dependable late season color and texture with minimal effort, ensuring long term satisfaction for gardeners seeking reliable groundcover.
Know before you buy
This plant thrives in full sun and requires well-drained soil. It is highly drought-tolerant once established, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens or areas with lean, dry soil.
For optimal coverage and airflow, space your plants 8 to 12 inches apart. This allows the low-growing cushions to spread and fill in the area effectively.
Hylotelephium cauticola 'Lidakense' is hardy in zones 5 through 9. It is a perennial that will go dormant in winter and return in the spring.
It is a low-maintenance plant that requires very little care or supplemental moisture once established. Its vigorous, well-behaved growth habit means it won't quickly overtake your garden beds.
You will see starry pink flowers appear in late summer, typically between August and September. As the season progresses, these blooms deepen to a rich carmine color.
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