Sedum pachyphyllum

Also Known As

Sedum pachyphytum
Sedum Pachysedum
Gray Stonecrop
Jelly Bean Plant
Many Fingers

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 1'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

8b-10b

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Sedum pachyphyllum plant details

Sedum pachyphyllum is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green and red foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous and glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum pachyphyllum

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 0 IN - 1 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: compact, container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, roof garden, sprawling, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum pachyphyllum

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tender. Thick silver-green foliage / woody stems.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Foliage resembles jelly beans...likes bright light and let dry between waterings... foliage will turn red in bright light and with age...easy

By: Accents for Home and Garden

The nomenclature on this succulent is still under discussion, but we've grown it for years. (Could be x Pachysedum) Tight clumps of blue gray fleshy leaves adorn sprawling stems, making this unusual Sedum a useful filler plant in mixed pans, where it can weave among other succulents. A larger more vigorous selection of Jelly Bean Plant. Stays under 6" tall .