Sedum oreganum (Oregon Stonecrop)
Oregon Stonecrop, Sedum obtusatum
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 |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
3" - 6" (10cm - 20cm) |
| 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 | Alaska, California, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Washington |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Edging, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 17 |
| Plant Type | Cactus & Succulents, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Sedum |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
3" - 6" (10cm - 20cm) |
| 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 | Alaska, California, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Washington |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Edging, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden |
