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.
| 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, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Washington, Alaska |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Edging, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden |
| 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, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Washington, Alaska |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Edging, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Sedum oreganum (Oregon Stonecrop) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
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