Sedum Species, Stonecrop, Golden 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 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
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)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
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
From leaf cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Peoria, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona(2 reports)

Scottsdale, Arizona

Clayton, California

Long Beach, California

San Leandro, California

Vista, California(10 reports)

Norwalk, Connecticut

Poolville, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Peoria, AZ (Zone 9b) | January 2012 | positive

Tolerates extreme heat if it is placed in the right spot outdoors. I have them growing in a large planter that gets morning filtered sun...Read More

P
(Zone 9b) | December 2008 | positive

I grow this plant outdoors in Cornwall, England, which is zone 9b. Here the main problem can be winter wet -which can rot succulent plan...Read More

K
Milford, PA (Zone 6a) | July 2005 | neutral

I have heard that this particular type of seedum that i have is difficult to grow indoors. But it grows great. This is a very easy plant ...Read More

H
Northern California, CA | April 2005 | positive

Beautiful pink to violet to purple coloration during various seasons of the year, a fast grower, fairly brittle, but broken heads can jus...Read More

C
Valley Village, CA | December 2001 | neutral

Golden yellow leaves, that will root down if taken off cleanly. It is of the Packysedum group. It will make a good basket subject falling...Read More

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