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Sedum laxum
Also Known As
- Roseflower Stonecrop
- Rosy Siskiyou Sedum
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 3"-8"
- W: 6"-18"
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Sedum laxum plant details
Sedum laxum is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees and butterflies 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 laxum
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 3 IN - 8 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, roof garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum laxum
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Sedum laxum
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
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
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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