Chinese Stonecrop (Sedum tetractinum 'Coral Reef') in the Sedums Database

Data specific to Sedums (Edit)
Origin:	Hunan, China
Category:	Containers Succulents
Hardiness:	Hardy - Can Handle Freezing Temps
Evergreen:	No
Growth Habit:	Ground cover Trailing
Soil Type:	Dry Well drained Loamy / Medium Sandy / light Good draining potting mix
Plant uses and characteristics:	Accent Containers Pest resistant Average water needs Does not like wet feet
Toxicity:	No
Availability:	Easy to find

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:	Herb/Forb Cactus/Succulent
Sun Requirements:	Full Sun Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences:	Mesic Dry Mesic
Soil pH Preferences:	Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4)
Plant Height:	4 inches and under
Plant Spread:	12 inches
Leaves:	Good fall color Unusual foliage color Other: Green in spring turning bright coral color in full sun as cold weather approaches
Flowers:	Showy
Flower Color:	Yellow
Bloom Size:	Under 1"
Flower Time:	Summer Late summer or early fall Other: May / June
Suitable Locations:	Xeriscapic Alpine Gardening
Uses:	Groundcover Suitable for miniature gardens
Resistances:	Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds:	Other info: Can be propagated by seed.
Propagation: Other methods:	Cuttings: Stem Division
Miscellaneous:	Tolerates poor soil Goes Dormant

Common names

Chinese Stonecrop
Sedum

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fall color

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Date: 2013-03-14
Coral Reef in March 2013

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Date: 2014-01-23
Photo courtesy of Santa Rosa Gardens. Used with permission.

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S.teractinum 'CoralReef' - TN - 09.13.10

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Location: Medina, TN
Date: 2013-03-09
Sedum tetractinum 'Coral Reef'

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Date: 2016-04-17
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Comments:

Posted by valleylynn (Oregon City, OR - Zone 8b) on Mar 4, 2010 4:58 AM concerning plant:

Coral Reef needs very good drainage to keep it healthy and growing well. Extremely beautiful coral color when weather turns cold. I give it a 3 for growing in the PNW because of our wet season. Will look at my rating after another season with improved mix giving it better drainage.

9/18/2014
I have found that this does very well with morning sun and afternoon shade. Longer periods of sun will bring out more of the coral color in the leaves.
It was brought into the country by Ed Skrocki when he obtained it from a friend in China. It was first offered by Plant Delights in 1997.

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Posted by plantladylin (Sebastian, Florida - Zone 10a) on Sep 19, 2011 3:53 PM concerning plant:

I found this little Sedum at one of my local big box stores a couple of years ago. I don't know much about Sedums but I fell in love with the "coral" look of the foliage. Unfortunately, I lost most of the plant to over-watering but there are still a few little pieces that I stuck beneath another plant and they seem to be surviving!

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Posted by Cruddy (Tracy CA - Zone 9a) on Apr 19, 2013 11:42 PM concerning plant:

Amazing what a difference a year makes. I literally threw away most of this plant but a small piece broke off and I replanted it.

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Posted by clintbrown (Medina, TN - Zone 7b) on Mar 9, 2013 1:48 PM concerning plant:

Sedum tetractinum 'Coral Reef' is an excellent sedum with a unique color.

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Discussion Threads about this plant

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Sedum 'Coral Reef' by valleylynn	Mar 16, 2013 11:35 AM	0
Purchase? by webesemps	May 8, 2014 12:19 PM	1

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