Data specific to Sedums (Edit)
Breeder / Hybridizer: Helen Payne
Origin: S. laxum x spathulifolium
Category: Containers
Succulents
Hardiness: Hardy - Can Handle Freezing Temps
Evergreen: Yes
Growth Habit: Ground cover
Mat Forming
Trailing
Soil Type: Well drained
Loamy / Medium
Sandy / light
Good draining potting mix
Plant uses and characteristics: Accent
Border
Containers
Pest resistant
Average water needs
Does not like wet feet
Availability: Easy to find

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Height: 2 inches
Plant Spread: spreading
Leaves: Good fall color
Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Yellow
Other: Bright yellow, sometimes tipped with red.
Flower Time: Summer
Suitable Locations: Alpine Gardening
Uses: Provides winter interest
Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Division
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Pacific Stonecrop
  • Broadleaf Stonecrop
  • Sedum

Photo Gallery
Location: Suburban Denver, Colorado
Date: 2014-09-17
Immature  planting from Lynn May 2014
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Feb 26, 2009
Photo courtesy of Cynda Foster, Perennial Obsessions
Location: West Valley City, UT
Date: 2011-06-08
Very young plant.
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2016-01-18
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-06-22
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2016-05-23
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2016-04-11
Getting ready to bloom
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2015-11-21
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2015-05-02
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-09-02
Location: West Valley City, UT
Date: 2011-06-20

Photo courtesy of Joy Creek Nursery
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-12-07
Location: Salem, Oregon
Photo courtesy of Perennial Obsessions.
Location: Salem, Oregon
Photo courtesy of Perennial Obsessions.
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Change in shape by webesemps Jan 19, 2016 10:14 AM 3

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