Botanical Name: Sedum confusum
Common Name: (same) Type of Plant: dicot: groundcover Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape a low, spreading plant, with small upright branching stems supporting mostly terminal rosettes of small fleshy leaves; older plants form a loose cushion Height 6" - 12" Spread 2' - 4' Growth Rate slow-moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors prefers warm full-sun or partial-sun locations in coastal areas; needs some summer shade inland Soil dry, well-draining locations; dies back in wet soils Hardiness (zones 8, 9, 14-24): tolerates some frost Morphology: Leaves pinnate, fleshy, bright light green, in mostly terminal rosettes on the small stems; obovate-roundish, 3/4" - 1-1/2" long Flowers yellow, in dense paniculate cymes; 1/4"-1/2" diameter; March - June Fruit a tiny follicle Propagation: softwood (succulent) stem cuttings, division, or by seed Usage: an excellent ground cover or small border for small-space gardens, providing strong foliage color and texture; good in containers Landscape Care: Watering an occasional deep soak, followed by drying out of the soil is preferred Fertilizing none required - excessive feeding makes the plant more susceptible to stem-rot diseases Pruning control the spread of plant if necessary - little is needed Pests/Diseases bacterial and fungal stem rots or root rots in wet, poorly drained soils Special Conditions/Other avoid mid-day overhead watering on hot days Origin: Mexico Family: Crassulaceae Notes: |
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