Silver Sedum

Family

Crassulaceae

Origin

Japan

Description

Sedum lineare  is a mat-forming evergreen stonecrop . It typically grows to 4-.6" tall but spreads by erect to decumbent stems to 12" or more wide. Narrow, linear to linear-lanceolate leaves (to 1 1/4" long) are light green. Yellow flowers (to 5/8" wide) bloom in cymes in late spring to early summer.

Environment

Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates some light shade. Also tolerates drought and heat. Thrives in sandy to gravelly soils of moderate to low fertility. Needs good soil drainage to perform well.

Landscape Use

Suitable for Container, Rock Garden, Ground Cover & Xeriscaping