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Sedum palmeri

Also Known As

Palmer's Sedum

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 2"-10"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

7a-10b

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Sedum palmeri plant details

Sedum palmeri is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In spring and winter yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum palmeri

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 2 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and winter
Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, roof garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum palmeri

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sedum palmeri forms small, succulent rosettes of dusty green leaves that grow upward, then lie over. Displays bright yellow star flowers. This is one of the most shade tolerant Sedums. Sedums grow best in well-drained, gravelly soil that is not wet in winter. Drought tolerant once established.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Thick rounded blue-gray foliage is born in rosettes atop the thick succulent upright to trailing stems. Large clusters of tiny golden yellow flowers are borne in summer. A good choice as a groundcover or spilling from containers and baskets.

By: Almost Eden

Nice new Sedum from 10,000' in Mexico that has more cojones than you might think handling zero degrees here just fine. This has yellow flowers in late winter at the end of the gray-blue trailing stems. Cut back after blooming to tighten up rosettes. With or without summer water.