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Sedum kamtschaticum

Scientific Name: Phedimus kamtschaticus

Also Known As

  • Orange Stonecrop

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Sedum kamtschaticum plant details

Sedum kamtschaticum is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum kamtschaticum

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, roof garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum kamtschaticum

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens.
Bright yellow flowers. Semi-evergreen.

Gardening facts about Sedum kamtschaticum plant

How to Grow Sedum kamtschaticum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Scientific Name: Phedimus middendorffianus

aka Sedum middendorfianum, Chinese Mountain Stonecrop

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

2a-9b

Size

Height: 4"-8"

Width: 10"-18"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
Photo of Sedum middendorffianum flower by Secret Garden Growers
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aka Phedimus takesimense

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

6b-9b

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 6"-12"

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
Photo of Sedum takesimense by Patricia Cunningham
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Scientific Name: Phedimus litoralis

aka Phedimus littorale, Sedum littorale, Stonecrop

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 18"-24"

Width: 12"-15"

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
Photo of Sedum litorale form by Arrowhead Alpines
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Scientific Name: Phedimus middendorfianus 'Striatum'

aka Middendorf Stonecrop, Striatus Stonecrop

Plant Type

Perennial, Cactus / Succulent

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 4"-6"

Width: 6"-18"

  • sun
  • low - drought tolerant
Photo of Sedum middendorffianum 'Striatum' foliage by Botanophilia
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Scientific Name: Phedimus sichotensis

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 4"-4"

Width: 8"-12"

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
Photo of Sedum sichotense foliage by Intrinsic Perennial Gardens
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