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Products > Sedum pachyphyllum   Sedum pachyphyllum - Stonecrop   [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Succulent Family: Crassulaceae (Stonecrops) Origin: Mexico (North America) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Yellow Bloomtime: Summer Height: 1 foot Width: 2-3 feet Exposure: Full Sun Drought Tolerant: Yes Irrigation Req.: Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F Sedum pachyphyllum (Stonecrop) - A ground-hugging succulent to 1 foot tall, spreading over time by rooting stems and fallen leaves. The glaucus light green leaves are short stumby finger-like projections and are often tipped with red. Yellow flowers appear in the summer. Full sun, requires little water. This plant originally from Mexico (Sierra Mixta, San Luis and Oaxaca) is a common sight in succulent collections and windowsill planters.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]