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    Petrosedum forsterianum ssp. elegans

    Also Known As

    • Sedum forsterianum ssp. elegans

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent, groundcover

    size

    • H: 3"-6"
    • W: 12"-60"

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Petrosedum forsterianum ssp. elegans plant details

    Petrosedum forsterianum ssp. elegans is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In summer 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 Petrosedum forsterianum ssp. elegans

    Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 12 IN - 60 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, roof garden, xeric, year-round-interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Petrosedum forsterianum ssp. elegans

    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

    This summer drought tolerant Mediterranean has a particularly coniferous look as it trails along the ground, 5 to 6" in height by a foot wide, growing lushly in the winter and producing light yellow flowers in early summer, contrasting with the elegant blue needle shaped foliage. Excellent for container and rock garden. USDA Zone 4.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Petrosedum forsterianum ssp. elegans plant

    How to Grow Petrosedum forsterianum ssp. elegans

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Texture

      • glaucous

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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