Sedum hybrid 'Little Miss Sunshine'

– Highly attractive to bees and pollinating flies

– Excellent nectar source during late spring to early summer

– Spring: dense foliage emerges and flower buds begin forming

– Late spring to early summer: peak blooming period

– Summer to fall: neat, evergreen-like foliage continues to shine

– Winter: foliage dies back in colder zones or remains evergreen in milder climates

– Edging and ground cover
– Rock gardens
– Small containers
– Heat-tolerant mass plantings

– Dense, low-growing mounds of glossy, bright green leaves

– Oblong to rounded in shape, smooth margins, thick and succulent

– Foliage remains tidy and fresh-looking throughout the growing season

– Small, star-shaped bright yellow flowers

– Appear in late spring to early summer (May–June)

– Masses of flowers cover the foliage, giving a golden appearance when in full bloom

– Bloom clusters are flat-topped and held just above the foliage

– Plant in spring or fall to allow root development before heat or frost extremes

– Space 10–12 inches apart for full coverage without overcrowding

– Choose a well-drained site—ideal in gravelly, sandy, or average soils

– Avoid heavy clay or overly rich soils which can cause rot

– Plant crown level with soil surface and water lightly after planting

– Minimal pruning required

– Shear lightly after blooming to maintain shape and encourage dense growth

– Clean up spent flower heads and winter-damaged foliage in early spring

– Highly drought tolerant once established

– Water moderately during establishment phase (2–3 weeks after planting)

– Afterward, water only during extended dry periods

– Prefers dry to medium soil moisture—do not overwater

– Full sun (6+ hours/day) for best color, tight form, and abundant flowering

– Can tolerate part sun but may lose vigor or color intensity

– Primarily ornamental; not typically harvested

– Flowers can be cut for miniature arrangements or dried crafts

– Low-growing habit makes it better suited for display than harvest

– Very low fertilizer needs

– Apply a light layer of compost in early spring if desired

– Avoid excess nitrogen which can reduce flower production and compact form

– Insect-pollinated; attracts a wide variety of bees and beneficial insects

– Does not require cross-pollination; grown primarily for foliage and flowers, not seed

– Thymus serpyllum or Thymus praecox – matches scale and soil preference

– Eriogonum umbellatum (Sulphur Buckwheat) – similar drought tolerance

– Coreopsis auriculata 'Nana' – bright golden blooms for color contrast

– Allium cultivars – offers textural and structural diversity

– Festuca glauca – soft blue grass for visual and textural interest