Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Picea pungens
Pinaceae · trees
Sedum spp.
Crassulaceae · groundcovers
Colorado Blue Spruce (Zones 2-7)
Sedum (Stonecrop) (Zones 3-9)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 3–7
| Feature | Colorado Blue Spruce | Sedum (Stonecrop) |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Picea pungens | Sedum spp. |
| Family | Pinaceae | Crassulaceae |
| Category | trees | groundcovers |
| Sun | ☀️ Full Sun | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧 Low |
| Soil | Well-drained | Well-drained, Poor |
| Height | 60' | 6" |
| Spread | 20' | 2' |
| Bloom Season | Spring | Summer |
| Bloom Color | Green | Yellow, Pink, White |
| Growth Rate | Slow | Fast |
| Native Region | Rocky Mountains | Northern Hemisphere |
| Maintenance | Low | Low |
Colorado Blue Spruce
Sedum (Stonecrop)
Colorado Blue Spruce
Sedum (Stonecrop)
Choose Colorado Blue Spruce if you want a low-maintenance plant, need drought tolerance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 2–7.
Choose Sedum (Stonecrop) if you want a low-maintenance plant, need drought tolerance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with low water in zones 3–9.
Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 3–7. They share similar sun requirements (full sun), making them potential garden companions.
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