Data specific to Sedums (Edit)
Category: Containers
Succulents
Hardiness: Hardy - Can Handle Freezing Temps
Evergreen: Yes
Growth Habit: Ground cover
Mat Forming
Soil Type: Dry
Well drained
Good draining potting mix
Plant uses and characteristics: Containers
Pest resistant
Does not like wet feet

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Leaves: Good fall color
Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Yellow
Other: Pale yellow
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Inflorescence Height: Up to 9 inches
Foliage Mound Height: 1 inch
Suitable Locations: Alpine Gardening
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Division
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

Image
Common names
  • Sierra Sedum
  • Sierra Stonecrop
  • Sedum

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Location: Cascade Mountains, growing on rocks in a lava bed area
Date: 2013-07-26
Location: Cascade Mountain Range, Oregon
Date: 2013-07-26
Location: Photographed off CA 108 near the Sonora Pass.
Date: July 17, 2009
Photo by Eric in SF
Location: Cascade Moutain Range, Oregon
Date: 2013-07-26
Comments:
  • Posted by KFredenburg (Black Hills, SD - Zone 5a) on Aug 4, 2020 3:51 PM concerning plant:
    Range: southern Oregon to the southern Sierra Nevada. Habitat: Rocky slopes at moderate to high elevations.

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