Little Miss Sunshine Sedum is a low-growing perennial prized for its bright yellow flowers, attractive green foliage, and dense spreading habit. Growing approximately 4-6 inches tall and spreading 12-18 inches wide, it forms a colorful carpet that works especially well along the front of landscape beds, between rocks, and in other hot, dry locations.
Clusters of small, star-shaped yellow flowers appear above the foliage in summer, creating a bright display that attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators. Its succulent foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season while providing excellent texture even when the plant is not in bloom.
Little Miss Sunshine is an excellent choice for groundcover, rock gardens, edging, slopes, mass plantings, containers, or the front of perennial borders. Once established, it is highly tolerant of heat and drought and performs particularly well in sunny locations with excellent drainage.
More About Little Miss Sunshine Sedum
● Low Maintenance
● Moderate Growing
● Herbaceous Perennial
● Groundcover
● Bright Yellow Flowers
● Succulent Foliage
● Drought Tolerant Once Established
● Heat Tolerant
● Groundcover, Rock Garden, Edging, Slope, Mass Planting, Container, Perennial Border
● Low, Spreading Habit
● Attracts Bees & Butterflies
● Pollinator Friendly
● Deer Resistant
● Rabbit Resistant
Height: 4-6 Inches
Spread: 12-18 Inches
Hardiness Zone: 4-9
Characteristics
● Sun Exposure: Full Sun
● Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall
● Soil Moisture: Dry to Average, Well Draining
● Attributes: Low Growing, Spreading, Succulent, Groundcover, Pollinator Friendly
● Foliage Color: Green
● Flower Color: Bright Yellow
Care & Maintenance Tips
Planting:
Plant in full sun for the densest growth and heaviest flowering. Little Miss Sunshine performs best in well-drained soil and is particularly well suited for hot, dry locations. Excellent drainage is important, especially during winter.
Watering:
Water consistently during the first growing season while the root system becomes established. Once established, Little Miss Sunshine is highly drought tolerant and generally requires very little supplemental watering. Avoid consistently wet or poorly drained soil.
Fertilizing:
Very little fertilizer is required. Sedums perform well in relatively lean soils. Excessive fertilizer can encourage loose growth and reduce the plant’s naturally compact habit.
Pruning:
Very little pruning is required. Remove spent flowers or damaged foliage as needed to maintain a tidy appearance. Plants can be lightly trimmed if they spread beyond their intended area.
