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old man bones succulent care Old Man's Bones Stonecrop – Plant Detectives

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old man bones succulent care Old Man's Bones Stonecrop – Plant DetectivesOld Man's Bones Stonecrop (Sedum globosum 'Old Man's Bones') Old Man's Bones Stonecrop is a compact, waterwise groundcover that brings unique texture to sunny spaces with very little upkeep. Its chubby, bead like foliage forms a dense mat that fills gaps, softens edges, and keeps beds looking finished through heat and dry weather. In summer, bright yellow flowers add a clean pop of color and attract pollinators. With sharp drainage, it is an easy

Old Man's Bones Stonecrop (Sedum globosum 'Old Man's Bones')

Old Man's Bones Stonecrop is a compact, waterwise groundcover that brings unique texture to sunny spaces with very little upkeep. Its chubby, bead-like foliage forms a dense mat that fills gaps, softens edges, and keeps beds looking finished through heat and dry weather. In summer, bright yellow flowers add a clean pop of color and attract pollinators. With sharp drainage, it is an easy choice for rock gardens, stonework, and containers where you want dependable coverage.

Distinctive Features

This low, spreading stonecrop is known for rounded, succulent leaves packed tightly along short stems, creating a distinctive, sculptural look. Foliage is generally green with a bronze cast, and it can deepen into red to purple tones with strong sun and seasonal cooling. Clusters of small, star-shaped yellow flowers bloom in summer just above the foliage, adding a bright seasonal accent. In mild winter regions it can hold foliage longer, extending texture beyond the main growing season.

Growing Conditions

  • Sun: Full sun for the best density, color, and flowering.
  • Soil: Sharply well-drained soil is essential, especially sandy, gravelly, or rocky sites.
  • Water: Water to establish, then allow soil to dry between waterings, because consistently wet soil can cause rot.
  • USDA Zones: Hardy in USDA Zones 3 to 9 in typical garden conditions.
  • Mature Size: Typically grows 2 to 4 inches tall and spreads 8 to 12 inches wide.

Ideal Uses

  • Focal Point: Use a broad patch as a low focal point where the bead-like texture can stand out against stone or gravel.
  • Rock Gardens: Tuck into rock and gravel gardens where sharp drainage and reflected heat are common.
  • Between Stones: Plant in crevices, along walls, or in tight spaces where it can knit together into tidy coverage.
  • Edging: Line paths and bed fronts for a clean, low border with distinctive texture.
  • Containers: Use in troughs and pots to add tight, sculptural foliage and a bright summer bloom accent.

Low Maintenance Care

  • Pruning: Trim lightly after flowering or in early spring to refresh growth and keep the mat dense.
  • Fertilizing: Avoid heavy feeding, because lean soils help maintain compact growth and stronger color.
  • Watering: Once established, water only during extended drought, and avoid frequent shallow irrigation.
  • Drainage: Improve heavy soils with grit or plant in raised areas to keep crowns from staying wet.
  • Propagation: Expand plantings easily by re-rooting small stem pieces in well-drained soil.

Why Choose Old Man's Bones Stonecrop?

  • One-of-a-Kind Texture: Rounded, bead-like foliage creates a look that stands apart from typical groundcovers.
  • Summer Color: Yellow, star-shaped flowers add a bright seasonal highlight and support pollinators.
  • Waterwise Coverage: Spreading habit fills gaps and performs well with reduced watering once established.
  • Tough Site Fit: Thrives in rocky, lean, fast-draining soils where many plants struggle.
  • Lower Browsing Pressure: Foliage is often less appealing to rabbits and deer than many soft-leaved groundcovers.

Old Man's Bones Stonecrop is an easy way to add durable coverage and sculptural texture to sunny, fast-draining areas. Pair it with gravel, boulders, and other drought-tolerant plants to create a clean, low-maintenance look that holds up in tough conditions. With sun and drainage, it stays compact, resilient, and visually strong year after year.

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Cinthia
New York, US
★★★★★ 5
Anyone Can Do It!
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My husband and I are hiking the PCT and this book has come in very helpful. We especially appreciate the areas we can park at the beginning and end of each section. It is making the trail very doable for two older people who could never make it otherwise. I tear out the section, make a copy and highlight some of the details for example a gate at 4.5 miles. It helps encourage us to continue when we know about how far we have left to go. Also the little map showing elevation gain and lost. The last 17 mile trip we did last week was predominantly up hill. Knowing that ahead of time prepares us mentally for a difficult hike. Our next section is 10 miles downhill so we will do that as a day hike and bring the dog. For anyone who thinks they can't do the PCT this is the perfect book. If I can do it Anyone Can Do It!
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Port Orchard, US
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Best Section Books out there!
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I plan to section hike the PCT in mostly small sections. Previous section books I'd found were called "PCT Section Hiking" but really were if you just wanted to get your feet on the PCT. THIS series of books is more than I could have hoped for and makes it so easy! I had previously spent hours and hours planning small sections, researching where to leave my car, which wilderness, what permits were needed, and on and on. This series (all different authors, but organized the same way, wonderful!) provides all the need to know info, plus very detailed commentary on each segment/leg. So grateful! So good!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2020
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JPC
Omaha, US
★★★★★ 5
Excellent resource for anyone hiking the PCT
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I bought this for my brother who will be hiking the PCT for a second time this summer. He has read many books on the PCT and he said this book is an excellent resource for anyone thinking about or hiking, planning to return to, the PCT. Very easy to follow and everything you need to know as you plan your hike.
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Niz
Lake Worth, US
★★★★★ 5
Has me feeling prepared
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Gearing up to hike the first section of the PCT. I got this book, my hiking buddy got a different book that covers the entire trail. While talking about our hiking plans he often says “my book didn’t mention that.” It’s clear this book is more detailed and up to date. I’m feeling very prepared and in the know about what to expect on the PCT.
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Fritz R. Ward
Alexandria, US
★★★★★ 4
The Best of the Modern Guides to the PCT.
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This book is not an update of the Wilderness Press classics on which the trail was discovered and hiked by a couple generations from the 1970s to around 2010. It does however owe those books a heavy and unacknowledged debt. This is most notable in lettering sections which the author of this guide, Shawnte Salabert, attributes to the PCTA but in fact come from scarified, Schaffer, et all who wrote the original guides to California, Oregon, and Washington. Even the definition of sweat constitutes the Southern California trail, comes from those guides. (It starts at the Mexican Border near Campo California and ends in Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite.). But alas, those books are long out of print, in part because today’s hikers prefer light weight apps with minimal trail information as opposed to detailed descriptions of the physical geography and varied ecosystems of the trail. I’m not sure the lost knowledge has equaled the reduced weight but I’m a bit old school. And this book is as much a throwback to that kind of writing as it is a nod to recent demands of the hiking community. It does cover every mile of the route, suggest campsites along the way, and as much as possible provide an option for day and section hikes along the trail for just about anyone. The author provides good car descriptions to major trailheads for each section hike he recommends as well as available entry and exit options along the way. The writing is entertaining and the author has his own sense of humor that will become readily apparent as you read the text. Based on my experiences (and I’ve hiked 95% of the trail he describes at least once; sometimes multiple times) his mileage descriptions are accurate and you will easily be able to recognize the places he describes along the way. The book also features nice color photos and it’s availability in digital form will certainly please the gram counting hiker set. On the other hand, I miss seeing elevations along with miles at each major trail intersection, pass etc. Salabert does give total elevation gain and loss for each section of trail he describes but sometimes it’s nice to know just how much of a climb to expect. Ultimately, this book fulfills it’s purpose. You should want to hike the PCT after reading a few pages if you hadn’t already when you purchased the book. And if you are like many people with only a weekend or a few days to spare hiking the trail, this book will make planning short sections easier. It offers a lot. But it reminds me of an era when guidebooks offered even more.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2020

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