Sedum album 'Chloroticum'

Also Known As

Sedum album chloroticum 'Baby Tears'
Baby Tears Stonecrop

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 2"-6"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

4a-10b

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Sedum album 'Chloroticum' plant details

Sedum album 'Chloroticum' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green and red foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional 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 album 'Chloroticum'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 2 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: alpine, container plant, easy-to-grow, hell strip, rock garden, roof garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum album 'Chloroticum'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 4. White flowers. Teardrop shaped foliage.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Commonly called Baby Tear's Sedum, this aptly named succulent creates dense mats of tiny pale green leaves. In winter, the plant takes on red tones. Good in rockeries, between pavers and along pathway edges. White flowers. Sharp drainage is a must. Full sun to part shade. 3in x 12in. Easy. USDA zone 3