Data specific to Sedums (Edit)
Origin: Found in woodland of TN by Dale Skaggs and named by him.
Category: Containers
Succulents
Hardiness: Hardy - Can Handle Freezing Temps
Growth Habit: Ground cover
Trailing
Soil Type: Loamy / Medium
Sandy / light
Good draining potting mix
Other: Likes moisture, usually found along stream banks
Plant uses and characteristics: Accent
Border
Containers
Pest resistant
Average water needs

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Height: 4 to 5 inches
Plant Spread: 12 inches or more
Leaves: Good fall color
Unusual foliage color
Other: Autumn foliage is copper pink
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Flower Time: Summer
Suitable Locations: Alpine Gardening
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Layering
Division
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

Image
Common names
  • Sedum
  • Woodland Stonecrop

Photo Gallery
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-08-28
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2014-05-18
Location: Salem, Oregon
Photo courtesy of Perennial Obsessions.
Comments:
  • Posted by sedumzz (Fairfax VA - Zone 7a) on Feb 3, 2022 7:40 AM concerning plant:
    A wild-collected variety. Upright bright red stems, with slightly frilled light green cupped rosettes. The flower stalks fade to cream/light-green, and the flowers tend to have few but long branches.

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