Sedum spp.
Sedum
Please register or login to build your personal plant list.Sedum is a succulent perennial plant, available in many sizes and bloom colors. Its thick, waxy leaves hold moisture, making it very...
Description:
Sedum is a succulent perennial plant, available in many sizes and bloom colors. Its thick, waxy leaves hold moisture, making it very drought-tolerant. It is a nectar source for native bees and butterflies. Small varieties of Sedum can be used as a groundcover, while taller varieties can be used in beds and borders around your yard.
Plant Details:
Other Common Names: Stonecrop
Plant Type: Flower, Perennial, Groundcover
New Jersey Native: No
Deer Resistance: High
Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Bees and Other Pollinators, Butterflies
Salt Tolerance: Medium
Hardiness Zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Physiographic Region: All Regions in NJ
Grows in Special Ecoregions: Barrier Island/Coastal
Soil Characteristics
Soil Type: Loam, Organic, Sandy
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil pH: Slightly Acidic, Neutral
Light Needs of Plant
Optimal Light: Full Sun
Light Range: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water Needs of Plant
Soil Moisture: Dry
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Size and Growth Rate
Height: 0.25 - 3 ft
Spread: 0.5 - 3 ft
Growth Rate: Medium