Sedum oreganum

Also Known As

Sedum oregonum
Oregon Stonecrop
SEDUM

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 4"-5"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

4a-10b

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Sedum oreganum plant details

Sedum oreganum is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum oreganum

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 4 IN - 5 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: clumping, container plant, easy-to-grow, fall color, rock garden, roof garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum oreganum

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From Oregon northward to S. Alaska, this charming, low-growing (3") native may be found clambering on rocky ledges; small, fleshy glassy green leaves, variously tinted with red, and bright yellow flowers in midsummer. S-PSh/M/GDr

By: Forestfarm

What is there not to love about this little plant?! It is a low maintenance, drought tolerant, evergreen ground cover that also has cheerful yellow flowers in the summer. The foliage color varies between reds, yellows and greens. It is so easy to grow! It flourishes under many garden conditions as long as the soil is reasonably well drained. Tuck it between rocks, on a dry bank or at the feet of larger perennials and shrubs. Also excellent for green roofs.

By: Kiona Native Plants

Zn 4. Yellow flowers. Fleshy green foliage.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Compact spreading variety with yellow flowers for 6-8 weeks beginning in July. Evergreen succulent foliage growing 2-3 inches tall. Great for rock gardens. Needs sun.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

This sedum variety is native to the Northwest. It has uniquely shaped leaves that are green in summer, but turn red in fall and spring. This variety is herbaceous.

By: Young's Garden Gift & Pond

Little fat leaves in full clumps -- green in summer with red and purple tints in the fall colors or in chilly weather. Yellow flowers in summer. To only a few inches tall and spreading neatly. A littleOregon native to plant in full sun and well drained soil. Frost hardy to -10 °F, USDA zone 6.

By: Cistus Nursery

If you find yourself looking for a native groundcover please consider this handsome green Sedum. Hardy & evergreen, it’s delightful in a rockery or at the garden’s edge. “Oregon Stonecrop” (which has a range from N. California-Alaska) grows to no higher than 4” & often lower, but will spread wide where space allows. Flowers are yellow, borne in Summer & are rich in nectar for butterflies & bees. This Sedum is actually edible in small quantities, though eating too much will give you a headache. According to some herbalists, mere proximity to the plant can cure you of closed mindedness, but we have yet to test this claim. In hotter & drier areas than its native range it will require a little extra water to look its best & in all situations, good drainage is preferable. Just avoid planting it in areas where there’s regular sogginess.