Old Man's Bones Stonecrop
Sedum globosum 'Old Man's Bones'
Description | A classic waterwise groundcover with rounded, bronze-tinged, green foliage. Clusters of yellow, star-shaped summer blooms attract butterflies. Perfect for rock gardens, containers, or tucked into stone pathways and walls. Evergreen in mild winter regions. |
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Light | Full sun |
Watering | Allow soil to dry between waterings. |
Blooms | Summer |
Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches only 2 to 4 in. tall, spreading 8 to 12 in. wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Dramatic Foliage Color, Waterwise |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Landscape Use | Container, Ground Cover |
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Flower Color | Yellow |
Foliage Color | Multicolored |
Care | Thrives in average to very lean, well-drained soils. Shelter from harsh afternoon exposures in hotter summer regions. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Fertilize sparingly. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-9

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