Sedum Species, Stonecrop, Nussbaumer's Sedum
Sedum nussbaumerianum
| Family: | Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Sedum (SEE-dum) (Info) |
| Species: | nussbaumerianum (nuss-baw-mer-ee-AH-nuh) (Info) |
Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Foliage Color:
Blue-Green
Red
Orange
Bloom Characteristics:
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Where to Grow:
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Mid Winter
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
From leaf cuttings
Seed Collecting:
Regional
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
,
Reseda, California
San Diego, California
San Francisco, California
San Leandro, California
Miami, Florida
Dickinson, Texas
Houston, Texas
Richmond, Texas
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Jul 14, 2006, palmbob from Acton, CA (Zone 8b) wrote: Good landscaping species here in southern California. And good for pots, too. Seems hardier than zone 10a... no problems in zone 9b. Moderately fast grower, will fill a pot in less than a year... but easy to prune out if crowding other plants. The unique yellow-orange color is a great contrast in sunny locations. |
| Positive | On Jun 21, 2006, vossner from Richmond, TX (Zone 9a) wrote: Not common in my area, I bought mine on ebay. Turns orange with lots of sun, little water. seems to multiply well. I love this plant. My plant is a year old as of this writing. Highly recommend. |
| Neutral | On Dec 29, 2001, Crasulady2 from Valley Village, CA wrote: The leaves are longer and more narrow than S. adolphii. |
