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    • Photo of Sedum lydium form by Hedwig Storch

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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

    Green foliage turns red in drought & cold.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Sedum lydium plant

    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

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    Sedum oxypetalum

    aka Sedum arborescens

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    8b-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 2'-5'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Sedum oxypetalum flower by Frank Vincentz
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    Sedum sieboldii

    Scientific Name: Hylotelephium sieboldii

    aka Sedum sieboldii 'October Daphne', October Daphne Stonecrop

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Sedum sieboldii foliage by Père Igor
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    Sedum album

    aka Sedum album 'Athoum', Athoum Sedum, Athoum White Stonecrop, White Stonecrop

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2"-4"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Sedum album foliage by Native Sons
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    Sedum confusum

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-10"

    Width: 15"-18"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Sedum confusum by Patricia Cunningham
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    Sedum dendroideum

    aka False Hens and Chicks, Stone Treecrop

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Sedum dendroideum flower by Far Out Flora
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