x Graptosedum 'Bronze'

Also Known As

Sedum 'Coffee'
x Graptosedum 'Alpenglow'
x Graptosedum 'Vera Higgins'
x Graptosedum 'Vera Higgins'

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 6"-8"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

9a-11

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x Graptosedum 'Bronze' plant details

x Graptosedum 'Bronze' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue, bronze, pink and purple foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees 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 average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF x Graptosedum 'Bronze'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, bronze, pink and purple
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, rock garden, roof garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for x Graptosedum 'Bronze'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An intergeneric cross of Graptopetalum and Sedum, this plant produces trailing rosettes of fleshy bronzy tinted gray foliage, which take on deeper reddish tones when the temps are cool. Use as a trailing accent in large succulent container combinations, or in the landscape in warm arid climates. shipping 4" pots.

By: Avant Gardens

Striking intergeneric hybrid to 4-5" and spreading with round pinky purple leaves, the color becoming more intense in winter. Full sun for best coloration; also best with some summer water. Otherwise, good drainage. Surprisingly frost hardy -- to 15 °F or so - mid USDA zone 8. Great addition to trough or container.

By: Cistus Nursery

Intergeneric hybrid, succulent scrambling rosettes, lots of offsets, containers, hardy? 15 °F?

By: The Desert Northwest

A compactly growing hot-chocolate leaved succulent borne of a tryst between a Sedum & a Graptopetalum. Graptosedum ‘Bronze’ spreads slowly, rooting occasionally along stems & is lovely for quilt-like patterning in succulent beds, in pots, or at the front of a dry border. Easy to grow, & even tolerant of a little shade so long as you don’t overwater! Looks great all year long! Flowers are inconspicuous & yellow. Make sure that you have good drainage if you’re planting it in a regularly watered area!

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

A Hummel hybrid, sometimes known as "Chocolate Donkeytail". These are very nice plants with yellow flowers and coral colored succulent leaves in good light. Can be used as a hanging basket or as a mound planted directly into the soil. New Aug. 2010