Sedum Species, Stonecrop, Mexican Sedum
Sedum mexicanum
| Family: | Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Sedum (SEE-dum) (Info) |
| Species: | mexicanum (meks-sih-KAY-num) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Sedum mexicana |
Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Foliage Color:
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)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other details:
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:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Auburn, Alabama
Mountain Home, Arkansas
China Lake Acres, California
Ridgecrest, California
Bartow, Florida
Beverly Hills, Florida
Pikeville, Kentucky
Natchitoches, Louisiana
Marietta, Mississippi
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Moscow, Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee
Austin, Texas(2 reports)
Brenham, Texas
Bryan, Texas
Dallas, Texas
Houston, Texas(2 reports)
La Vernia, Texas
New Braunfels, Texas
Richmond, Texas
Spring, Texas
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Jul 11, 2021, Rests from Bryan, TX wrote: I totally agree with the comment below. If you are looking to grow a sedum, this is the one. Has none of the problems of "Blue Spruce". It can grow anywhere. Other sedums here in Zone 8b seem to need lots of water. This one could probably grow and spread in cement!!!! The foliage really does "pop" in the garden too. Wish it would be a bit more invasive, but that is pretty much true of all plants in my part of Texas. Invasive is not a problem with most plants here most of the time. |
| Positive | On Oct 31, 2011, hymenocallis from Auburn, AL (Zone 8a) wrote: If you need a sedum , Sedum mexicanum should be the one. It will grow anywhere and luxuriate in that spot. For those who have problems growing plants this is a no-brainer. |
| Positive | On May 27, 2007, vossner from East Texas, Extremely hardy, easy to propagate and has lovely yellow flowers in the spring. |
