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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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rounded toothed leaves of purple with silver highlights put on a show of purple-red flowers on 8 inch stems in summer. This one rarely disappoints.

Gardening facts about Sedum cauticola plant

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
Photo of Sedum pluricaule var. ezawae foliage by Intrinsic Perennial Gardens
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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
Photo of Sedum sieboldii foliage by Père Igor
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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
Photo of Sedum Autumn Joy by Karl Gercens III
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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
Photo of Sedum spectabile flower by André Karwath
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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
Photo of Sedum cauticola 'Lidakense' foliage by Avant Gardens
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