Data specific to Sedums (Edit)
Hardiness: Hardy - Can Handle Freezing Temps
Evergreen: Yes
Growth Habit: Upright
Soil Type: Well drained
Loamy / Medium
Sandy / light
Good draining potting mix
Other
Plant uses and characteristics: Accent
Containers
Does not like wet feet

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Mesic
Dry Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F)
Plant Height: 6-8 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Houseplant
Uses: Provides winter interest
Groundcover
Suitable for miniature gardens
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Leaf
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Jelly Beans
  • Jelly Bean Plant
  • Sedum
  • Pork & Beans

Photo Gallery
Location: Opp, AL  Z8b
Date: 2022-11-25
Location: Opp, AL  Z8b
Date: 2023-02-20
Location: Louisville
Date: 2020-04-03
Location: Zilker Botanical Garden, Austin, Texas
Date: 2022-04-05
Location: Opp, AL  Z8b
Date: 2022-05-21
Location: Conservatory, Hidden Lake Gardens, Michigan
Date: 2011-02-17
Jelly Beans is a perfect name for this sedum
Location: In my garden, Falls Church, VA
Date: 2017-11-29
Arial roots after much neglect
Location: Conservatory, Hidden Lake Gardens, Michigan
Date: 2011-02-17
Christmas Cheer or Jelly Beans, Sedum rubrotinctum 'Aurora'
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Sep 16, 2010
Location: Hamilton Square Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2018-02-13
Just planted.
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Date: 2019-02-25

Date: April 16, 2014

9/16/2010 PNW zone 8
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Sep 5, 2010

Date: 2014-06-13
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Feb 18, 2012
Photo taken at Al's Garden Center, Woodburn, Oregon

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
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Location: Fairfax, VA | December 2022
Date: 2022-12-28
Photo by Debbie
Location: Thomson,Ga.
Date: 2013-07-08

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
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Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with Permission.
  • Uploaded by Joy

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