Petroredum rock ‘Angelina’
Petroredum rock ‘Angelina’ is a succulent ground cover with colors that evolve as the seasons change.
The fine, needle-like foliage is lime green to yellowish gold in spring, gradually transitioning to bronze, red, or orange in fall.
It spreads quickly to form a dense, low-growing mat in rocky or dry sites, making it ideal for growing in between stepping stones, on slopes, or in containers.
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Yellow, star-shaped flowers appear in early summer and persist for several weeks, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.
In our guide to growing stonecropwe cover how to enjoy these low-maintenance succulents in your landscape. This article zeros in on ‘Angelina,’ a popular type of sedum.
Here’s what I’ll cover:
A member of the Cassulaceae family, ‘Angelina’ is a cultivated variety of Petroredum rocka species of stonecrop native to mountainous areas in Europe.
In spite of being commonly referred to as a sedum, botanically-speaking, it’s not classified in the Sedum genus.
While the Sedum genus contains several hundred diverse species, Petrasized is a smaller genus with only 14 currently accepted species that are morphologically distinct from true sedums.
However, many gardeners and folks in the horticulture trade still refer to this species as Sedum Rupestreas it was previously classified and now considered a synonym.
Quick Look
Common name(s): Angelina sedum or stonecrop, reflexed stonecrop
Plant type: Herbaceous perennial succulent
Hardiness (USDA Zone): 5-8
Native to: Central and western Europe (species), cultivated variety
Bloom time / season: Early to midsummer
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Soil type: Loose, lean, well-draining
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0, slightly acidic to neutral
Time to maturity: 1-2 years
Mature size: 3-6 inches high by 12-24 inches wide
Best uses: Ground cover, edging, rock gardens, containers, green roofs, erosion control
Taxonomy
Order: Saxifragales
Family: Crassulaceaee
Genus: Petrasized (syn. Sedum)
Species: Rock
‘Angelina’ is hardy in USDA Zones 5 to 8 and its soft-looking, yet spiky leaves, each about three-quarters of an inch long are arranged in a whorls around the stems. Sometimes they’ll sport brownish red tips during the growing season.
When the cool temperatures of fall and winter set in, the foliage will adopt darker hues of amber, orange, red, and even purple, providing visual interest while many other plants are bare and dormant.
Individually, the plants will grow one or two feet wide and up to six inches in height.
