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Sedum lydium
Also Known As
- Mossy Stonecrop
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 2"-4"
- W: 8"-12"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Sedum lydium plant details
Sedum lydium is a groundcover cactus / succulent with green and red foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum lydium
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, roof garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum lydium
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
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By: Hedwig Storch
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How to Grow Sedum lydium
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- red
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
Flower Season
- summer
Landscape groups by tags
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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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