Sedum Species, Coppertone Stonecrop, Golden Sedum, Nussbaumer's Sedum

Sedumnussbaumerianum

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Sedum (SEE-dum)
Species
nussbaumerianum (nuss-baw-mer-ee-AH-nuh)
Synonym
Sedum adolphi
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Red
Silver/Gray
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Gilbert, Arizona

Hayward, California

Reseda, California

San Diego, California

San Francisco, California

San Leandro, California

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Miami, Florida

Dickinson, Texas

Houston, Texas

Richmond, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Fort Lauderdale, FL | March 2018 | neutral

This is the only Sedum sp. I’m familiar with that can be cultivated in the open ground with any level of success in frost-free region’s of FL.

P
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | July 2006 | positive

Good landscaping species here in southern California. And good for pots, too. Seems hardier than zone 10a... no problems in zone 9b. M...Read More

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(Zone 8a) | June 2006 | positive

Not common in my area, I bought mine on ebay. Turns orange with lots of sun, little water. seems to multiply well. I love this plant....Read More

C
Valley Village, CA | December 2001 | neutral

The leaves are longer and more narrow than S. adolphii.
They will turn orange with good sun and little water. Suitable for rock ga...Read More

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