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Sedum rupestre f. cristatum

 
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Family: Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Sedum (SEE-dum) (Info)
Species: rupestre f. cristatum
Additional cultivar information: (aka Cristata)

Synonym:Sedum reflexum f. cristatum

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Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents

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

Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
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)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Seed is poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth-Textured
Succulent

Other details:
Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements:
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Patent Information:
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Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
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1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive DougC On Sep 16, 2005, DougC from Los Angeles, CA (Zone 10a) wrote:

Had this S. reflexum crest for couple years now, haven't seen it bloom yet. It's very unusual in that the stem branches out to a crest. Tolerates cold, bright light to full sun. Let dry then drench thoroughly.

Regional...

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

Los Angeles, California
Mountlake Terrace, Washington
Seattle, Washington



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