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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Crassulaceae (Stonecrops) |
| Origin: Mexico (North America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Yellow |
| Bloomtime: Winter/Spring |
| Synonyms: [Sedum dendroideum, Hort.] |
| Height: 1-3 feet |
| Width: 3-4 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Sedum praealtum (Bush Sedum) - A small shrub to 1 to 3 feet tall spreading to 3 to 4 feet wide and rooting along stems to form a large mass. The 1 1/2 inch long green leaves of this plant are spathulate with an almost ovate leaf and large clusters of small vivid yellow star-like flowers that form above the foliage in late winter and early spring. A great drought tolerant small shrub with late winter color. Useful in street medians and other locations where a low growing, low maintenance, drought resistant plant is needed. We previously sold this plant as Sedum dendroideum, which is a very similar species that is easily distinguished from Sedum praealtum by the presence of a line of subepidermal glands along the margins near the leaf tips. True Sedum dendroideum also tends to blush red along these margins while Sedum praealtum remains green.
The information on this page is based on research conducted in our nursery library and from online sources as well as from observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery's garden and in other gardens that we have observed it in. We also will incorporate comments received from others and always appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have additional information, particularly if this information is contrary to what we have written or includes additional cultural tips that might aid others in growing Sedum praealtum.
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