Top Ten Drought Tolerant Plants
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Golden yellow needle-like foliage; yellow flowers in early summer
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Plant Height: 5 inches
Flower Height: 8 inches
Spacing: 10 inches
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Hardiness Zone: 3a
Other Names: Sedum reflexum
Description:
Golden yellow needle-like foliage; yellow flowers in early summer
Ornamental Features
Angelina Sedum is smothered in stunning yellow star-shaped flowers at the ends of the stems from early to mid summer. Its attractive succulent needle-like leaves remain gold in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
Landscape Attributes
Angelina Sedum is a dense herbaceous perennial with a ground-hugging habit of growth. It brings an extremely fine and delicate texture to the garden composition and should be used to full effect.
This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;
Angelina Sedum is recommended for the following landscape applications;
Planting & Growing
Angelina Sedum will grow to be only 5 inches tall at maturity extending to 8 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 15 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 10 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years.
This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil, and will often die in standing water. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in poor soils, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America. It can be propagated by division; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.
Bloom or Harvest Time | June, July |
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Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
USDA Hardiness Zone | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Common Family Name | Sedum |
Mature Spread (Range) | 12" - 24" |
Mature Height (Range) | 37" - 48" |