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Crassulaceae
Sedum grisebachii
Stonecrop
A diminutive, creeping perennial that turns fiery hues in summer, this alpine stonecrop from Greece and Bulgaria is an ideal choice for pots and troughs.
The low trailing stems of this hardy succulent bear dense tufts of tiny, fleshy, pale blue-green leaves that color deep red in mid to late summer. Plants spread to form small mats of foliage. Masses of starry, golden-yellow flowers appear in spring, with numerous seeds and self-sown seedlings often resulting.
This sedum thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and fares poorly in hot humid climates. Plant it in gritty soil in a trough or clay pot, or tuck it into a cranny of a stone wall or terrace. In hot climates, protect it from afternoon sun.
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Cactus or Succulent
Full Sun, Partial Sun
2"-3" / 5.1cm - 7.6cm
6"-10" / 15.2cm - 25.4cm
Spring
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Acidic, Neutral
Well Drained
Sand
Drought
Slow
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Mat-forming
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Showy
Yellow
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green
No
Single
Fine
Matte
Semi-Evergreen
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden / Wall
Yes
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