Phedimus spurius
Common Name(s):
Previously known as:
- Sedum spurium
- Phonetic Spelling
- FED-ih-mus SPUR-ee-us
- This plant has low severity poison characteristics.
- See below
- Description
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Succulent perennial herb with fleshy, flat or rounded leaves; flowers 4-5-parted, yellow, white, or red, attracting bees and butterflies.
Space 4 to 6 inches apart; good drought tolerance.
Recommended Plant species for Triangle Area Green Roofs
CAUSES ONLY LOW TOXICITY IF EATEN.
- See this plant in the following landscape:
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Dragon's Blood'
- 'Fuldaglut'
- 'Pink Jewel'
- 'Red Carpet'
- 'Royal Pink'
- 'Tricolor'
Fleshy, flat or rounded leaves - 'Dragon's Blood'
- 'Dragon's Blood', 'Fuldaglut', 'John Creech', 'Pink Jewel', 'Red Carpet', 'Royal Pink', 'Tricolor'
- Tags:
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Dragon's Blood'
- 'Fuldaglut'
- 'Pink Jewel'
- 'Red Carpet'
- 'Royal Pink'
- 'Tricolor'
Fleshy, flat or rounded leaves - 'Dragon's Blood'
- 'Dragon's Blood', 'Fuldaglut', 'John Creech', 'Pink Jewel', 'Red Carpet', 'Royal Pink', 'Tricolor'
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Phedimus
- Species:
- spurius
- Family:
- Crassulaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- North Eastern Turkey to Northern Iran
- Wildlife Value:
- flowers attract bees and butterflies
- Play Value:
- Attractive Flowers
- Attracts Pollinators
- Textural
- Wildlife Food Source
- Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems):
- good drought tolerance
- Edibility:
- Stems and leaves, when very young and tender, may be eaten raw. Later, until they flower, they may be briefly cooked.
- Dimensions:
- Height: 0 ft. 2 in. - 0 ft. 6 in.
- Width: 2 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Ground Cover
- Poisonous
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Semi-evergreen
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Texture:
- Fine
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Sand
- Shallow Rocky
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Very Dry
- Available Space To Plant:
- Less than 12 inches
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Type:
- Capsule
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Orange
- Pink
- Purple/Lavender
- Red/Burgundy
- White
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Long-lasting
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Star
- Flower Petals:
- 4-5 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- < 1 inch
- Flower Description:
- White, pink to purplish star-shaped flowers on 6 in. stems in summer
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Semi-evergreen
- Leaf Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Gray/Silver
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Slippery
- Leaf Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Deciduous Leaf Fall Color:
- Red/Burgundy
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- < 1 inch
- Leaf Width:
- < 1 inch
- Leaf Description:
- Leaves arranged in two columns along the stem; deciduous towards the stem base and evergreen near the tip; foliage takes on burgundy hues in fall
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Houseplants
- Naturalized Area
- Recreational Play Area
- Woodland
- Landscape Theme:
- Butterfly Garden
- Children's Garden
- Drought Tolerant Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Rock Garden
- Attracts:
- Bees
- Butterflies
- Pollinators
- Songbirds
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Drought
