Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Lupinus polyphyllus
Fabaceae · flowers
Sedum spp.
Crassulaceae · groundcovers
Lupine (Zones 4-7)
Sedum (Stonecrop) (Zones 3-9)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 4–7
| Feature | Lupine | Sedum (Stonecrop) |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lupinus polyphyllus | Sedum spp. |
| Family | Fabaceae | Crassulaceae |
| Category | flowers | groundcovers |
| Sun | ☀️ Full Sun | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧 Low |
| Soil | Well-drained, Slightly Acidic | Well-drained, Poor |
| Height | 4' | 6" |
| Spread | 2' | 2' |
| Bloom Season | Late Spring-Summer | Summer |
| Bloom Color | Blue, Purple, Pink, Yellow | Yellow, Pink, White |
| Growth Rate | Medium | Fast |
| Native Region | North America | Northern Hemisphere |
| Maintenance | Medium | Low |
Lupine
Sedum (Stonecrop)
Lupine
Sedum (Stonecrop)
Choose Lupine if you don't mind medium maintenance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 4–7.
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 4–7. They share similar sun requirements (full sun), making them potential garden companions.
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