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Sedum cauticola
Scientific Name: Hylotelephium cauticola
Also Known As
- Stonecrop
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 4"-8"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Sedum cauticola plant details
Sedum cauticola is a deciduous groundcover cactus / succulent with blue and purple foliage. In fall purple flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum cauticola
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: deciduous blue and purple
- Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in fall
- Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, rock garden, roof garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum cauticola
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
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How to Grow Sedum cauticola
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
- purple
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- glaucous
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Scientific Name: Hylotelephium pluricaule var. ezawe
aka Sedum pluricale 'Island of Sakhalin', Sedum pluricaule 'Isle of Sakhalin', Sedum pluricaule var. ezawe, Isle of Sakhalin Showy Stonecrop, Stonecrop
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 8"-12"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
Scientific Name: Hylotelephium sieboldii
aka Sedum sieboldii 'October Daphne', October Daphne Stonecrop
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
Scientific Name: Hylotelephium 'Herbstfreude'
aka Hylotelephium x 'Herbstfreude', Sedum sp. 'Autumn Joy', Sedum telephium 'Autumn Joy', Sedum x 'Autumn Joy', Autumn Joy Sedum
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
3a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 1'-3'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
Scientific Name: Hylotelephium spectabile
aka Butterfly Stonecrop, Showy Stonecrop
Plant Type
Perennial, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 16"-24"
Width: 16"-24"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
Scientific Name: Hylotelephium cauticola 'Lidakense'
aka Lidakense Sedum, Lidakense Stonecrop
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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