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Sedum mexicanum

 
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Family: Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Sedum (SEE-dum) (Info)
Species: mexicanum (meks-sih-KAY-num) (Info)

Synonym:Sedum mexicana

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Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Succulent

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
By serpentine layering

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive vossner On May 27, 2007, vossner from Richmond, TX (Zone 9a) wrote:

Extremely hardy, easy to propagate and has lovely yellow flowers in the spring.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Auburn, Alabama
Bartow, Florida
Beverly Hills, Florida
Pikeville, Kentucky
Marietta, Mississippi
Austin, Texas
Brenham, Texas
Dallas, Texas
La Vernia, Texas
Richmond, Texas
Spring, Texas



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