Sedum Species, Kamschatca Stonecrop, Russian Stonecrop

Phedimuskamtschaticus subsp. ellacombianum

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Synonym
Sedum kamtschaticum subsp. ellacombianum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Mobile, Alabama

Seward, Alaska

Cochran, Georgia

Baldwin City, Kansas

Westbrook, Maine

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Shakopee, Minnesota

Brunswick, Missouri

Omaha, Nebraska

Clyde, Ohio

Sherwood, Oregon

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Ottsville, Pennsylvania

Quakertown, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Coppell, Texas

Dallas, Texas

South Jordan, Utah

Birchwood, Wisconsin

Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

6
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Haycock,Bucks County, PA (Zone 6b) | July 2016 | neutral

Neutral rating only because it is almost invasive in my garden. If you want it to spread like crazy you will love this. It always looks ...Read More

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Birchwood, WI (Zone 3b) | September 2014 | positive

This is a very hardy sedum, and even seeds itself. It is growing between the stones in several stone walled terraces, and between the st...Read More

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Brunswick, MO (Zone 5a) | February 2013 | positive

This is a very hardy plant for me, but does not seem to spread as much as the other kamtschaticum that I have.

B
Rancho Santa Rita, TX (Zone 8a) | July 2009 | neutral

Asian native.

Fresh green leaves and star-shaped yellow flowers in summer. 6” X 18”. Full sun, well drained soil. Ve...Read More

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Shakopee, MN (Zone 4a) | June 2006 | positive

Lovely plant. Very reliable. Looks great as it mounds over rocks. It is extremely easy to grow. It is also growing out of cracks in my...Read More

M
Coon Rapids, MN (Zone 4a) | March 2006 | positive

This plant has a surprise tolerance for part shade and will do well in rock garden, spreading at a modest rate. It grows in sandy soil th...Read More

J
Scottville, MI (Zone 4b) | July 2004 | positive

At long last I think I've found out what this plant is. It's one of my rock garden favorites. A neat, slow-growing mound of consistentl...Read More

H
Northern California, CA | August 2003 | positive

Notice the difference in the leaf shape of this subspecies of Crassulaceae Sedum kamtschaticum. Flowers can be orange/yellow.

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