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Sedum oblanceolatum
Also Known As
- Applegate Stonecrop
- Oblongleaf Stonecrop
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 2"-4"
- W: 3"-12"
planting zones
- 5b-9b
Sedum oblanceolatum plant details
Sedum oblanceolatum is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum oblanceolatum
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 3 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: colonizing, container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, roof garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum oblanceolatum
- USDA Zones: 5b - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Sedum oblanceolatum
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Plant Type
Perennial, Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 24"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Sedum forsterianum ssp. elegans
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 3"-6"
Width: 12"-60"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Nerds Stonecrop
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 1"-3"
Width: 12"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Sedum 'Conga Line'
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
4a-10a
Size
Height: 16"
Width: 12"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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