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Sedum rupestre 'Aureum'
Scientific Name: Petrosedum rupestre 'Aureum'
Also Known As
- Sedum reflexum 'Aureum'
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2"-3"
- W: 12"-24"
planting zones
- 3a-11
Sedum rupestre 'Aureum' plant details
Sedum rupestre 'Aureum' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with gold and red foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - 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 rupestre 'Aureum'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen gold and red
- Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 2 IN - 3 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, roof garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum rupestre 'Aureum'
- USDA Zones: 3a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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How to Grow Sedum rupestre 'Aureum'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- red
- gold
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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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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