Sedum sp. 'Flying Dutchman'

Also Known As

Flying Dutchman Stonecrop

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 3"-4"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

6a-10b

Sedum sp. 'Flying Dutchman' plant details

Sedum sp. 'Flying Dutchman' is a semi-evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - 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 Sedum sp. 'Flying Dutchman'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 3 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, rock garden, roof garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum sp. 'Flying Dutchman'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Cistus introduction. From the North flanks of Dutchman's Peak in Southern Oregon, you find this plant on sunny outcrops surrounded by oak woods. Having characteristics of Sedum laxum, but for all the world looking like S. oblanceolatum as well. Hmm, hybrid maybe? For garden purposes, this vigorous plant to only 3-4" in height, purple-blue foliage, spreading eventually 2-3', and supporting loosely held light yellow flowers in spring, has been vigorous and not as susceptible to rot with occasional water in the summer. Superb for troughs, container, rock garden, or even green roof. Little summer water where hot, prefers mineral soil. USDA Zone 7, if not 6.