Sedum, Stonecrop, Orange Stonecrop
Sedum kamtschaticum subsp. ellacombianum

Family: Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Sedum (SEE-dum)
Species: kamtschaticum subsp. ellacombianum

Synonym:Sedum maximowiczii

Synonym:Sedum aizoon

Synonym:Sedum ellacombianum

Synonym:Phedimus aizoon

Synonym:Phedimus ellacombianus

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

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

Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
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
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

Foliage
Herbaceous

Other details
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds