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    Sedum nussbaumerianum

    Also Known As

    • Sedum nussbaumerianum 'Coppertone'
    • Copper Stonecrop
    • Coppertone Stonecrop
    • Donkey Tail Sedum

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent, groundcover

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 9b-10b

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    Sedum nussbaumerianum plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum nussbaumerianum

    Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen bronze and gold
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: alpine, container plant, easy-to-grow, hell strip, houseplant, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum nussbaumerianum

    USDA Zones: 9b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Flaunt your color-contrast creativity with the unique coppery-orange-gold foliage of this exciting, EASY to grow succulent. Compact, trailing and ground-covering “Coppertone Stonecrop” grows to only 8” tall, but spreads densely to 2’-3’ across, making it a great choice for a filler or front of bed edger, especially when combined with other colorful trailers like ruby leaved Sedum ‘Voodoo’. Nice in combo containers and hanging baskets, too. Brightest color comes from growing in full sun. Slightly scented white flower clusters appear in Spring. Do provide well-drained soil. You can cut it back anytime to refresh, or limit its size. An annual side-dress of compost keeps it looking perfect for many years. Hardy to 28° F!

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Tender. Orange & green foliage turns coppery red.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Also called copperstone stonecrop, this sedum is low growing, to only 8" tall x 2-3 ft wide, with 1" pointed, succulent leaves, green with rosy bronze tints. Flowers are fragrant, appearing in white umbels in late winter to spring. Likes full sun in well-drained soil with occasional summer water and fertilizer. Does well in coastal areas. Frost hardy in mid to upper USDA zone 9. In colder areas, a good container sedum or houseplant that trails willingly over edges.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Light Shade to morn Sun. Indoor/Outdoor (Patio). White Lightly Fragrant Flowers in a flat topped inflorescence.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    A fleshy succulent with horizontally branching stems that support 3" wide rosettes , yellowish green foliage with red upcurled edged. White fragrant flowers appear in late winter and spring. Grows 8" tall and will spread 24-30 inches. Hardy to 28 degrees.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Bright yellow red-tipped leaves; short-stemmed rosettes to 5"; white flowers.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Sprawling stems cloaked cylindrically with copper gold succulent foliage make this sedum an eye catching accent in mixed planters. Cooler temperatures intensify the coloring. Starry white flowers accent the plant in spring. Use this Sedum as a filler plant in succulent planters. Under 8" tall. shipping 4" pots.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Sedum nussbaumerianum plant

    How to Grow Sedum nussbaumerianum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • bronze
      • gold

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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