Sedum

'Dragon's Blood' Sedum

Companion Items/
Varieties

Sedum Acre

'Sedum Acre'

Tricolor Sedum

'Tricolor Sedum'

Vera Jameson Sedum

'Vera Jameson Sedum'

 
Common Name: Sedum
Botanical Name: Sedum sp.
Plant Type: Groundcover
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3
AHS Heat Zone: 8 to 3
Light Requirements: Full Sun; Partial Shade
Water Usage: Low
Soil Type:  Well-Drained
Height: 6 inches
Spread: 12 inches
Season of Bloom: May to June
Bloom Color: Red, Yellow, Lavender, White
Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen
Native TX Plant: Adapted
Wildlife Value: Butterflies (nectar source)

Several varieties are nice low growers (e.g., Dragon's Blood, Stonecrop (S. reflexum), Tricolor, and Ruby Glow). All are extremely drought tolerant and grow in full sun. Noted for foliage and texture. Some also flower, providing an added bonus.


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