Turquoise Tails Stonecrop

Sedum 'Turquoise Tails'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Cactus or Succulent
Plant Family: Crassulaceae
Plant Description: This native succulent of the Mediterranean requires very little attention in order to thrive. Greenish-blue leaves are rounded and grow in pointed clusters. Cream-yellow flowers bloom in the mid-summer on tall stems. It requires very little water and would be a great choice for a rock garden.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Succulent
Plant Care: Succulent (perennials with fleshy leaves and no spines): Remove dead leaves and stems. Succulents with stems that die back in the fall may be left for winter interest or removed once dried. Trim as necessary to retain a desirable shape.

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 4-6" tall x 8-12" wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: Yes
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant, Park Strip Plant, Central Open Shape
Foliage Interest: Yes
Foliage Colors: Blue-green
Bloom Colors: Yellow, Cream
Bloom Seasons: Summer
Bloom Period: Jul - Aug

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 5 to 10
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Very Low (Water to Establish)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes

Garden Location:

  • Design Path
    • Initial Analysis
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter