Data specific to Sedums (Edit)
Origin: China
Category: Containers
Succulents
Evergreen: Yes
Growth Habit: Ground cover
Mat Forming
Soil Type: Dry
Well drained
Loamy / Medium
Sandy / light
Good draining potting mix
Plant uses and characteristics: Border
Containers
Pest resistant
Average water needs
Does not like wet feet
Toxicity: No
Availability: Easy to find

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Partial or Dappled Shade
Plant Height: 4 inches and under
Leaves: Other: Bright green turning bronze in fall
Flower Color: Yellow
Flower Time: Summer
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Groundcover
Suitable for miniature gardens
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
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Common names
  • Chinese Stonecrop
  • Sedum

Photo Gallery
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2021-01-22
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2021-01-22
Location: Twisp
Date: September
Photo by Hamwild
Location: Central Kansas (Zone 6b)
Date: 2016-06-04
Receives full sun all day
Location: Lincoln NE zone 5
Date: 2014-06-07
Location: Plano, TX
Date: 2018-04-20
Location: Southeast MI
Date: 2014-08-29
Location: Salem, Oregon
Photo compliments of Perennial Obsessions.
Location: Plano, TX
Date: 2015-11-19

Courtesy Gardens in the Wood of Grassy Creek
  • Uploaded by vic
Location: Opp, AL
Date: 2016-06-10
In place since late last summer.
Photo by Hamwild
Location: My garden, zone 4 Wisconsin
Date: 2013-07-28
Photo by Calif_Sue
Location: Lincoln NE zone 5
Date: 2014-04-22
Early spring color is bright red along the edges.
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Nov 11, 2009
Photo courtesy of Cynda Foster, Perennial Obsessions
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Sep 5, 2011
Location: Opp, AL  Z8b
Date: 2017-05-05
Etiolated, but still trying to bloom.

Date: 2013-02-27
Sedum Tetractinum
Location: Plano, TX
Date: 2018-04-20
Location: Salem, Oregon
Photo courtesy of Perennial Obsessions.
Location: Salem, Oregon
Photo courtesy of Perennial Obsessions.

Image Courtesy of Bloomin Designs Nursery Used with Permission
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Photo courtesy of Joy Creek Nursery
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Photo by kathy_ann
Comments:
  • Posted by Cruddy (Tracy CA - Zone 9a) on Mar 1, 2013 1:49 PM concerning plant:
    This plant is prolific. I grew 2 full sized plants from 1 cutting in a year.
Discussion Threads about this plant
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Sedum tetractinum f/China by valleylynn Aug 15, 2013 12:49 AM 5

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