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Sedum humifusum

Also Known As

  • Creeping Stonecrop

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 1"-2"
  • W: 6"

planting zones

  • 4a-10b

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Sedum humifusum plant details

Sedum humifusum is a fast-growing evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green and red foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum humifusum

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 0 - 6 IN - wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, rock garden, roof garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum humifusum

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tight green foliage turns red in heat & cold

Gardening facts about Sedum humifusum plant

How to Grow Sedum humifusum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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aka Sedum arborescens

Plant Type

Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

Zones

8b-10b

Size

Height: 3'-5'

Width: 2'-5'

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
  • dry when dormant
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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
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aka Sedum album 'Athoum', Athoum Sedum, Athoum White Stonecrop, White Stonecrop

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 2"-4"

Width: 12"-24"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
Photo of Sedum album foliage by Native Sons
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 6"-10"

Width: 15"-18"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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aka False Hens and Chicks, Stone Treecrop

Plant Type

Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 3'-4'

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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