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    Sedum oxypetalum

    Also Known As

    • Sedum arborescens

    Plant type

    shrub, cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 3'-5'
    • W: 2'-5'

    planting zones

    • 8b-10b

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    Sedum oxypetalum plant details

    Sedum oxypetalum is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter, dry when dormant. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum oxypetalum

    Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, roof garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum oxypetalum

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Medium shrubby with thick branches to 3' tall with yellow flowers

    By: Cactus Jungle

    H.B.K. Tree to 1.5m high. Mexico D. F. Great bonsai. Some frost tolerance. It has survived 15 ⁰F dry.

    By: Rare Plant Research

    Gardening facts about Sedum oxypetalum plant

    How to Grow Sedum oxypetalum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Sedum sieboldii

    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
    Photo of Sedum sieboldii foliage by Père Igor
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    Sedum album

    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
    Photo of Sedum album foliage by Native Sons
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    Sedum confusum

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-10"

    Width: 15"-18"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Sedum confusum by Patricia Cunningham
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    Sedum dendroideum

    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
    Photo of Sedum dendroideum flower by Far Out Flora
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    Sedum divergens

    aka Sedum 'Old Man Bones', Sedum globosum 'Old Man's Bones', Cascade Stonecrop, Old Man's Bones Stonecrop, Pacific Stonecrop, Spreading Stonecrop

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2"-3"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Sedum divergens foliage by Native Sons
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