Photo by Cactus Jungle
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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
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
By: Cactus Jungle
Garden photo gallery of Sedum sediforme
By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.
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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
See other plant types of Petrosedum for your garden
Scientific Name: Petrosedum ochroleucum 'Red Wiggle'
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
Scientific Name: Petrosedum mexicanum 'Lemon Ball'
aka Petrosedum reflexum 'Lemonball', Sedum Lemon Ball, Sedum mexicanum 'Lemon Ball', Sedum rupestre 'Lemon Ball', Sedum rupestre 'Lemon Coral'™, Sedum rupestre 'Lemonball', Lemon Coral™ Sedum, Lemonball Sedum
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 4"-10"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
Scientific Name: Petrosedum rupestre 'Blue Spruce'
aka Sedum pinifolium, Sedum pruniatum, Sedum reflexum, Sedum reflexum 'Blue Spruce', Blue Spruce Spruce Stonecrop, Crooked Yellow Sedum, Jenny's Stonecrop, Prickmadam, Spruce-leaved Stonecrop, Stone Orpine
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
3a-11
Size
Height: 3"-5"
Width: 3'-18"
- sun - mostly shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
Scientific Name: Petrosedum forsterianum ssp. elegans 'Silver Stone'
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 6"-10"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
Scientific Name: Petrosedum rupestre
aka Sedum reflexum
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 8"-15"
Width: 12"-20"
- sun - mostly shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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