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Crassulaceae
Sedum rubrotinctum
Stonecrop
Recognizable by its winter flowers and its jellybean shaped, often red-tinted leaves, this cold-tender, evergreen, shrubby perennial is a common sight in gardens of the western United States and of its native Mexico. Short, densely leaved young shoots elongate to form flopping stems with well-spaced foliage. The sprawling stems root where they contact soil. This results in a rather barren center, which is why it is often grown with other more fine textured succulents to cover the thin spots. Abundant bright yellow star-shaped flowers appear in winter and early spring.
While this is a sun lover in areas with mild summers, in hot climates it needs some afternoon shade to protect the foliage from burning. Sharply drained relatively infertile soil or a porous potting mix is required. Stem fragments root readily to form new plants. This species is ideal for mixed succulent bowls and hanging baskets.
10 - 9
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Cactus or Succulent
Full Sun, Partial Sun
0"-10" / 0.0cm - 25.4cm
8"-12" / 20.3cm - 30.5cm
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Mexico
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Well Drained
Sand
Drought
Medium
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Clump-Forming
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Showy
Red, Green
No
Single
Yes
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Butterflies
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