Lidakense Stonecrop

Sedum cauticola 'Lidakense'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Cactus or Succulent
Plant Family: Crassulaceae
Plant Description: A low, non-spreading Stonecrop that forms clumps of rounded, blue-green leaves that are tinged with purple. The late summer brings pink, star-shaped flowers that bloom in clusters at the end of each stem. The winter will typically cause the foliage to drop.

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: 2-4" tall x 8-12" wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant, Park Strip Plant, Central Open Shape
Foliage Interest: Yes
Foliage Colors: Blue-green, Multicolored, Purple
Bloom Colors: Pink, Magenta
Bloom Seasons: Late Summer
Bloom Period: Aug - Oct

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 2 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs morning sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes

Garden Location:

  • Localscapes Path
    • Park Strip #8
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter