Old Man's Bones Stonecrop
Sedum globosum 'Old Man's Bones'
SKU
06505
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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Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches only 2 to 4 in. tall, spreading 8 to 12 in. wide. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic, Tropical |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Rock Garden, Coastal Exposure, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Dramatic Foliage Color, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Gift Plant, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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