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Sedum sexangulare
Also Known As
- Tasteless Stonecrop
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 2"-4"
- W: 12"-24"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Sedum sexangulare plant details
Sedum sexangulare is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer flowers emerge. 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. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and pollution tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum sexangulare
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, roof garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum sexangulare
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and pollution
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Sedum sexangulare plant
How to Grow Sedum sexangulare
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- pollution tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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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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