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Sedum sexangulare 'Golddigger'

Also Known As

  • Golddigger Stonecrop

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 2"-4"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Sedum sexangulare 'Golddigger' plant details

Sedum sexangulare 'Golddigger' is a groundcover cactus / succulent with bronze and green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and pollution tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum sexangulare 'Golddigger'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, fall color, mounding, rock garden, roof garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum sexangulare 'Golddigger'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and pollution
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An Intrinsic Introduction! Lighter green fingered foliage brightens in fall with cool nights, becoming gold with reddish highlights. Short ground hugging mounds 3-4" tall with gold flowers in June, just above the foliage. Full sun to part shade, well drained soil.

Gardening facts about Sedum sexangulare 'Golddigger' plant

How to Grow Sedum sexangulare 'Golddigger'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • pollution tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • bronze
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 2'-5'

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 6"-12"

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  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 2"-4"

Width: 12"-24"

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  • regular - drought tolerant
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Zones

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Size

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  • sun
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