Angelina Stonecrop
Best low maintenance groundcover for vibrant garden accents.
This dense, herbaceous perennial offers a delicate texture with its ground-hugging habit, making it ideal for mass planting, rock gardens, edging, and general garden use. Its succulent, needle-like foliage remains a vibrant gold throughout the season, complemented by stunning yellow star-shaped flowers in summer. Requiring occasional maintenance, this fast-growing plant is known for its drought tolerance and deer resistance. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil, making it a low-water gardening solution.
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Mature Height
8
/ inches
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking continuous, low-effort color in their landscape
- Busy homeowners desiring beautiful, fuss-free garden solutions
- Eco-conscious gardeners in arid or water-restricted regions
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with small beds or those who prefer contained growth
- Homeowners with predominantly shady garden areas
- Individuals with clay-heavy or consistently wet garden soil
Performance breakdown
Drought Tolerance
Thrives in dry conditions with minimal supplemental watering required.
Maintenance Ease
Requires only minimal cleanup once per year in early spring.
Growth Rate
Establishes quickly to provide dense, attractive ground coverage.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer, protecting your garden from unwanted browsing.
Visual Impact
Vibrant gold foliage and star-shaped flowers create striking garden texture.
Versatility
Adapts perfectly to rock gardens, mass plantings, or container edging.
Key Specs
Mature Height
8 inches
Mature Width
12 inches
Light Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Summer
Foliage Color
Gold, Yellow
Growth Rate
Fast
Hardiness Zone
2b-9
Landscape Uses
Massing, Rock, Edging, Garden, Groundcover
Know before you buy
Since Angelina Stonecrop has a 12-inch spread, you should space them about 10 to 12 inches apart to allow them to fill in and create a dense, uniform carpet.
Yes, it is highly adaptable and thrives in poor, well-drained soil. It is an excellent choice for rocky areas or spots where other plants struggle due to low nutrients or limited water.
While no plant is completely deer-proof, Angelina Stonecrop is generally avoided by deer. Its succulent texture and taste are typically unappealing to them, making it a reliable choice for gardens in areas with high deer traffic.
It is very low-maintenance. You only need to perform a light cleanup in early spring to remove any winter-damaged foliage and keep the plant looking fresh for the new growing season.
Angelina Stonecrop is prized for its gold foliage that persists throughout the season. In colder climates, the foliage may take on a reddish or bronze tint during the winter months.
Absolutely. Its compact, trailing habit makes it perfect for rock gardens, stone walls, or containers where it can spill over the edges. Just ensure the container has excellent drainage to prevent root rot.
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