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    Sedum dasyphyllum

    Also Known As

    • Sedum burnatii
    • Blue Tears Sedum
    • Corsican Stonecrop
    • Love & Tangles
    • Thick-leaved Stonecrop

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent, groundcover

    size

    • H: 1"-4"
    • W: 4"-10"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Sedum dasyphyllum plant details

    Sedum dasyphyllum is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In summer 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. 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 dasyphyllum

    Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 4 IN - 10 IN - wide, 1 IN - 4 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer
    Uses: compact, container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, roof garden, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum dasyphyllum

    USDA Zones: 5a - 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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Light Shade. Outdoor. Pink to Near White.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    (Sedum dasyphyllum) a mounding variety with tiny blue foliage producing light pink flowers in summer...growing 3-4 inches tall.. needs sun.. really handsome.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Sedum dasyphyllum plant

    How to Grow Sedum dasyphyllum

    • 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

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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