Sedum morganianum

Also Known As

Burro's Tail Sedum

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 20"
W: 4'

planting zones

9a-11

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Sedum morganianum plant details

Sedum morganianum is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and white foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low 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 morganianum

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and white
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 20 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, rock garden, roof garden, trailing, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum morganianum

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Much like the Donkey's Trail, this succulent has a cascading habit of pale green jellybean-like leaves. Salmon-colored flowers appear at the tip of the growth point in summer. Somewhat of a brittle plant. The difference between Burro and Donkey Tail is Burro has more of a rounded/compact leaves while Donkey's Tail has more of a banana-shaped leaves.

By: The Other Side Nursery

Tender. Trailing blue-green folaige. Pink flowers.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Burro's Tail Sedum is a popular and useful trailing sedum with glaucous fleshy cylindrical foliage. Suspended from a planter or hanging basket plants can extend several feet. Please note: Although this is an undemanding little succulent to grow, the leaflets fall off quite easily if disturbed. Not a big deal, just tuck them where you would like them to take root and time you will have more plants to share. shipping 4" pots.

By: Avant Gardens

Thick silvery-green pointed succulent leaves are densely strung along the fleshy stem. Great for hanging baskets. A popular find and easily grown with minimal care. Makes a beautiful groundcover for taller succulents.

By: Almost Eden

Can be kept outside in areas protected from frost and extreme sun. Great hanging plant. Light Shade. Rarely seen Pink to Red FlowersIndoor/Outdoor.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

(Sedum morganianum) cascading succulent with bluish grey fleshy leaves.....looks like long tails hanging..likes bright light and normal warmth...easy and unusual.