Orange Stonecrop

Sedum kamtschaticum

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Cactus or Succulent
Plant Family: Crassulaceae
Plant Description: Low-growing, clump-forming perennial. Glossy, green, leathery leaves are inversely lance-shaped and toothed at the tips. Bears profuse, star-shaped, bright yellow flowers in late-summer turning to orange-red seed heads. Plant in well-drained soils.

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: 3-6" tall x 10-15" wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant, Park Strip Plant, Central Open Shape
Foliage Interest: Yes
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: Yellow
Bloom Seasons: Early Summer
Bloom Period: May - Jul

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 3 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Yes
Deer Resistant: Unknown

Garden Location:

  • Design Path
    • Design Ideas-West
  • Planting Path
    • Nursery Shopping
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter