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Sedum oxypetalum
Also Known As
- Sedum arborescens
Plant type
shrub, cactus / succulent
size
- H: 3'-5'
- W: 2'-5'
planting zones
- 8b-10b
Sedum oxypetalum plant details
Sedum oxypetalum is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter, dry when dormant. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum oxypetalum
- Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, roof garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum oxypetalum
- USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
Garden photo gallery of Sedum oxypetalum
By: Frank Vincentz
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By: Frank Vincentz
Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported
By: Frank Vincentz
Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported
By: Frank Vincentz
Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported
Gardening facts about Sedum oxypetalum plant
How to Grow Sedum oxypetalum
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Perennial, Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 24"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Sedum album 'Athoum', Athoum Sedum, Athoum White Sedum, Athoum White Stonecrop
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 12"-36"
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Sedum forsterianum ssp. elegans
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 3"-6"
Width: 12"-60"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Nerds Stonecrop
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 1"-3"
Width: 12"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Sedum 'Conga Line'
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
4a-10a
Size
Height: 16"
Width: 12"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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