Sedum makinoi 'Limelight'

Also Known As

Limelight Stonecrop

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 2"-4"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

6a-11

Sedum makinoi 'Limelight' plant details

Sedum makinoi 'Limelight' is a fast-growing groundcover cactus / succulent with chartreuse foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum makinoi 'Limelight'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cottage garden, easy-to-grow, rock garden, roof garden, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum makinoi 'Limelight'

USDA Zones: 6a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 5. Yellow flowers. Lime green foliage.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Eye-catching without them, this lime-green groundcover (to 1' x 18") with its bright finely-textured foliage sports yellow flowers in late summer as well. Sun-PSh/Med-Dry/GdDrain

By: Forestfarm

A bright sedum for SHADE! A vigorous Japanese variety, compact and low growing with yellow flowers in summer and bright foliage forming evergreen mats to 2-4" tall x 12-24" wide. Lime-colored, succulent leaves have bronzy tones in colder weather adding color to any part of the garden. Also good in containers. Morning sun to dappled shade in well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established -- after the first season. Said to be deer resistant. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.