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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
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
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
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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
See other plant types of Sedum for your garden
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
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
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
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 6"-10"
Width: 15"-18"
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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
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