Oregon Stonecrop
Sedum oreganum
SKU
04826
This Northwest native forms small rosettes of succulent foliage that turn a striking burgundy in the fall. Yellow flowers dance atop the foliage in mid-summer, attracting butterflies. Useful as a sturdy ground cover or rock garden plant. Suitable for containers.
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Full sun
Drought tolerant once established. Do not overwater.
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| Lore | The fat succulent leaves of Oregon Stonecrop are edible. Separated leaf rosettes can look like a bowl of reddish green "berries." The Kwakiutl people of British Columbia called Oregon Stonecrop "Crows' Strawberries." The tiniest stonecrop varieties can be used as a garnish. Berry-sized ones can be fried with other vegetables, or added to soups. |
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| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing to 6 inches tall, spreading wider. |
| Bloom Time | Yellow flowers in mid-summer and again in fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Landscape Use | Container, Firescaping/Firewise, Green Roof, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Fall Color, Gift Plant, North American Native Selection, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Drought tolerant once established. Do not overwater. |
Prefers dry, rocky, well-drained soil. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Reduce watering after establishment. Control weeds until the plants have filled in. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 2-9
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