Sedum makinoi 'Variegatum' | Variegated Japanese Stonecrop | Live Succulent Groundcover | Evergreen Sedum | 3.5" Pot or Cuttings

Brighten your garden with the beautiful foliage of Sedum makinoi 'Variegatum', a low-growing evergreen succulent prized for its glossy green leaves edged in creamy white. This attractive Japanese Stonecrop forms a dense, spreading carpet that adds year-round texture and color to rock gardens, containers, fairy gardens, green roofs, and water-wise landscapes.

In summer, clusters of delicate yellow star-shaped flowers bloom above the foliage, attracting bees and butterflies while creating a beautiful contrast against the variegated leaves. Once established, this hardy succulent is exceptionally drought tolerant, heat tolerant, and easy to maintain, making it an excellent choice for beginner and experienced gardeners alike.

Available as well-rooted 3.5-inch potted plants or fresh unrooted cuttings for easy propagation.

Key Features

• Evergreen perennial succulent
• Attractive green leaves with creamy white variegation
• Bright yellow star-shaped summer flowers
• Dense, mat-forming groundcover
• Excellent drought tolerance
• Heat tolerant
• Deer and rabbit resistant
• Pollinator friendly
• Easy to grow
• Low maintenance

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Sedum makinoi 'Variegatum'

Common Name: Variegated Japanese Stonecrop

Plant Type: Evergreen Perennial Succulent

Foliage Color: Green with Creamy White Variegation

Flower Color: Yellow

Bloom Season: Summer

Mature Height: 2–4 Inches

Spread: 12–18 Inches

Growth Habit: Low-Spreading, Mat-Forming

Light Requirements: Full Sun to Light Partial Shade

Water Needs: Low once established

Soil Requirements: Sandy, Gravelly, Well-Drained Soil

Hardiness Zones: USDA 7–10

Characteristics: Evergreen, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Pollinator Friendly

Garden Uses

Perfect for:

• Rock gardens
• Succulent gardens
• Fairy gardens
• Xeriscaping
• Green roofs
• Containers
• Hanging baskets
• Groundcover
• Border edging
• Between stepping stones

Planting Partners

Pairs beautifully with:

• Sempervivum (Hens & Chicks)
• Creeping Thyme
• Lavender
• Blue Fescue
• Echeveria
• Delosperma (Ice Plant)
• Agave
• Salvia
• Dianthus
• Sedum 'Angelina'

Care Tips

• Plant in well-drained sandy or gravelly soil.
• Place in full sun for the brightest foliage color.
• Water sparingly and allow soil to dry between waterings.
• Avoid soggy soil to prevent root rot.
• Trim lightly after flowering to maintain a tidy appearance.
• Easily propagated from cuttings or plant divisions.