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Sedum urvillei

Also Known As

  • Watchchain Sedum

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Sedum urvillei plant details

    Sedum urvillei is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum urvillei

    Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Flowers: yellow blooms
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, roof garden, unique, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum urvillei

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Sedum urvillei features clusters of yellow, star-shaped flowers blooming above a dense clump of gray-green foliage. The 2-5″, fairly upright branches are covered in stacked, tightly-packed succulent leaves, with red leaf tips during times of stress. Sedums grow best in well-drained, gravelly soil that is not wet in winter. They are drought tolerant, requiring little water once established.

    Gardening facts about Sedum urvillei plant

    How to Grow Sedum urvillei

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun
    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant
    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue
    • Flower Color

      • yellow
    • Wildlife

      • bees
    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    aka Sedum arborescens

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    8b-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 2'-5'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    • dry when dormant
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    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
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    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
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    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-10"

    Width: 15"-18"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    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
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