Plant Description
Sedum oregonum
Easy to grow creeping groundcover which does well in hot, dry sites with poor soil. Evergreen tiny jade like leaves with yellow starry flowers in summer. Excellent for pollinators, especially native bees.
Oregon stonecrop is seen here, which is a succulent plant with green, fleshy leaves.
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
| Characteristic | Plant Information |
|---|---|
| Height | 0-0.5 ft |
| Growth Rate | Fast, spreading |
| Life Span | Perennial |
| Moisture Use | Prefers dry soil |
| Drought Tolerance | Very drought tolerant |
| Deer Browse | No |
| Wildlife Value | Flowers are attractive to pollinators |
| Resprout Ability | Unlikely to burn, will regrow after cutting |
| Hardiness | USDA Zones 5-9 |
| Bloom Time | June-August |
| Bloom Color | Yellow |
| Habitat Type | Open, rocky areas |
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
| Classification | Scientific Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Clade | Angiosperms |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Sedum |
| Species | S. oregonum |
