Sedum obtusifolium

Scientific Name: Phedimus obtusifolius

Also Known As

Sedum obtusifolium listoniae
Obtusifolium Stonecrop

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 2"-3"
W: 3"-6"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Sedum obtusifolium plant details

Sedum obtusifolium is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green 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 shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum obtusifolium

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 2 IN - 3 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, roof garden, unique, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum obtusifolium

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Short stems of 2-3" closely packed with large overlapping fleshy leaves diminishing in size as they go up very different from any other sedum and well worth a place in the garden, Caucasus. ZONE 5

By: Arrowhead Alpines

An unusual looking Sedum with attractive wide oval foliage that grows in pretty rosettes 6” wide & 3” tall. Planted in mass, the repetition of the rosettes is quite nice. Extra ornamental when the outer leaves turn red in droughty situations. In Summer, the leaves are almost completely covered by clusters of large pink-tipped, white-centered, star-shaped flowers. Would be excellent in a vertical wall or smallish container. Native to Iran.