Sedum oreganum (Oregon Stonecrop)

Oregon Stonecrop, Sedum obtusatum

Sedum oreganum (Oregon Stonecrop) is a low growing, mat-forming, evergreen perennial with small, fleshy, succulent green leaves that turn bronze-red in summer. Small clusters of tiny, star-shaped, bright yellow flowers, adorned with protruding stamens bloom, just above the foliage throughout most of the summer. Nectar-rich, the blossoms attract bees and butterflies.

• Grows up to 3-6 in. tall (7-15 cm) and 18 in. wide (45 cm).
• Best grown in full sun, in loam, sand, dry to mesic, well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established.
• Perfect for rock gardens, containers, or garden edging.
• Virtually disease and pest free. Deer resistant.
• Low maintenance, this Sedum forgives neglect!
• Propagate by division or by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in early summer.
• Native to Alaska, California, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia.

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Requirement
Hardiness	5,6,7,8,9
Heat Zones	5,6,7,8,9
Climate Zones	4, 5, 17
Plant Type	Cactus - Succulents, Perennials
Plant Family	Aristolochiaceae
Exposure	Full Sun
Season of Interest	Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Early Spring, Mid Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer
Height	3' - 4', 4' - 5', 5' - 6'
Spread	1' - 2'
Water Needs	Low, Average
Maintenance	Low
Soil Type	Well Drained, Loam, Sand, Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Characteristics	Showy, Evergreen, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
Garden Styles	Gravel and Rock Garden
Planting Place	Edging, Patio and Containers