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    Sedum sediforme

    Scientific Name: Petrosedum sediforme

    Also Known As

    • Sedum altissimum
    • Sedum nicaeense
    • Sedum sediforme 'Boney'
    • Sedum sediforme 'Turquoise Tails'
    • Sedum sediforme nicaeensis
    • Pale Stonecrop
    • Turquoise Tails Stonecrop

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent, groundcover

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 5a-11

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    Sedum sediforme plant details

    Sedum sediforme is an evergreen or semi-evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer mustard, white and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum sediforme

    Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: mustard, white and yellow blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: compact, container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, roof garden, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum sediforme

    USDA Zones: 5a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Sedum sediforme 'Turquoise Tails' is a beautiful groundcover stonecrop with succulent, turquoise blue foliage forming a low, textured groundcover. Its distinctive flower stems are strongly erect and tall reaching 8-12 inches and topped with pale green to pale yellow flat-topped clusters.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Evergreen stonecrop to 6"h., to 12" when blooming Hardy to 10F.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    A mounding variety with blue-grey boney foliage 6-8 inches tall..yellow flowers for 6-8 weeks in July..need sun.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Sedum sediforme plant

    How to Grow Sedum sediforme

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • yellow
      • mustard

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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