Sedum divergens

Also Known As

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

size

H: 2"-3"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Sedum divergens plant details

Sedum divergens is an evergreen or semi-evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with bronze and green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum divergens

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen bronze and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 2 IN - 3 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, mat-forming, rock garden, roof garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum divergens

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Foliage looks like little copper-red pearls or maybe jelly beans. Yellow flowers in summer. A native, evergreen stonecrop.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Zn 4. Yellow flowers. Shiny round leaves.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Oregon native with shiny leaves and yellow flowers

By: Jockey Hill Nursery

It's a wee stretch of the imagination, but maybe some of you will see the resemblance between the slightly rounded and closely stacked, short, chubby succulent leaves and an elderly gent's vertebrae. Curious-looking dark green leaves craft a dense low creeping mat that attractively flushes red, purple and bronze tones in hot sun or cold weather. Brightened by clusters of starry yellow flowers, this distinctive tough-as-nails Sedum tantalizes butterflies, blankets the rockery or infills steps and endures drought once established.