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Sedum oreganum (Oregon Stonecrop)

Oregon Stonecrop, Sedum obtusatum

Sedum oreganum, Oregon Stonecrop, Yellow Sedum, Yellow Stonecrop
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Sedum oreganum (Oregon Stonecrop) is a low growing, mat-forming, evergreen perennial with small, fleshy, succulent green leaves that turn bronze-red in summer. Small clusters of tiny, star-shaped, bright yellow flowers, adorned with protruding stamens bloom, just above the foliage throughout most of the summer. Nectar-rich, the blossoms attract bees and butterflies.

  • Grows up to 3-6 in. tall (7-15 cm) and 18 in. wide (45 cm).
  • Best grown in full sun, in loam, sand, dry to mesic, well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established.
  • Perfect for rock gardens, containers, or garden edging.
  • Virtually disease and pest free. Deer resistant.
  • Low maintenance, this Sedum forgives neglect!
  • Propagate by division or by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in early summer.
  • Native to Alaska, California, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia.

Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 9
Heat Zones 5 - 9
Climate Zones 4, 5, 17
Plant Type Cactus & Succulents, Perennials
Plant Family Crassulaceae
Genus Sedum
Common names Sedum, Stonecrop
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 3" - 6"
(8cm - 15cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 18" (50cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Native Plants California, Pacific Northwest, Oregon, Washington, Alaska
Tolerance Drought, Deer
Attracts Bees, Butterflies
Garden Uses Edging, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden
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Sedum tetractinum (Chinese Stonecrop)
Sedum pachyclados (Gray Stonecrop)
Sedum populifolium (Showy Stonecrop)
Sedum makinoi ‘Ogon’ (Golden Japanese Stonecrop)

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Sedum kamtschaticum var. floriferum ‘Weihenstephaner Gold’ (Orange Stonecrop)
Sedum kamtschaticum var. kamtschaticum ‘Variegatum’ (Orange Stonecrop)

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Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 9
Heat Zones 5 - 9
Climate Zones 4, 5, 17
Plant Type Cactus & Succulents, Perennials
Plant Family Crassulaceae
Genus Sedum
Common names Sedum, Stonecrop
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 3" - 6"
(8cm - 15cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 18" (50cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Native Plants California, Pacific Northwest, Oregon, Washington, Alaska
Tolerance Drought, Deer
Attracts Bees, Butterflies
Garden Uses Edging, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden
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Do I Need?
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