Sedum Species, Stonecrop, Burro's Tail Sedum

Sedumburrito

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Sedum (SEE-dum)
Species
burrito (bur-REE-toh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Marion, Arkansas

Canoga Park, California

Castro Valley, California

Clayton, California

Los Angeles, California

Reseda, California

San Diego, California

San Jose, California

Vista, California

Bartow, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Lake City, Florida

Lakeland, Florida

Saint Petersburg, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

Lithonia, Georgia

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Downsville, Louisiana

Claremont, New Hampshire

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Matthews, North Carolina

North Augusta, South Carolina

Austin, Texas(2 reports)

El Paso, Texas

Houston, Texas

South Padre Island, Texas

Manassas, Virginia

Amboy, Washington

Colville, Washington

Green Acres, Washington

Greenacres, Washington

Kalama, Washington

Mead, Washington

Washougal, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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D
Fayetteville, NC | May 2013 | positive

I had one for 4 years and just got another one. they are fine with sunlight and shade but not extreme heat. With to much heat the stems t...Read More

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Baton Rouge, LA | October 2008 | neutral

From http://www.cactuscollection.com:

Sedum '...Read More

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Greenacres, WA | July 2008 | positive

I am totally surprised and very happy that this Plant has flowers, I just bought my first one. I didn't know this. I hope I can keep mine...Read More

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Castro Valley, CA (Zone 9a) | October 2004 | positive

Minimum temp is 32F, Blooms in Spring, Likes bright lit atriums or patios with filtered light with ample airflow. Likes porous soil with ...Read More

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