Sedum, Kamschatca Stonecrop, Russian Stonecrop 'Variegatum'

Sedumkamtschaticum

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Sedum (SEE-dum)
Species
kamtschaticum (kam-SHAY-ti-kum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Good Fall Color
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 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)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
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
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Fairfield, California

Knights Landing, California

Visalia, California

Chicago, Illinois

Machesney Park, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Indianapolis, Indiana

Delhi, Iowa

Westbrook, Maine

Dracut, Massachusetts

Marlborough, Massachusetts

Mason, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan

Wolf Point, Montana

Cleveland, Ohio

Clyde, Ohio

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Knoxville, Tennessee

Salt Lake City, Utah

Cathan, Washington

John Sam Lake, Washington

Lake Forest Park, Washington

North Marysville, Washington

Priest Point, Washington

Shaker Church, Washington

Spokane, Washington

Stimson Crossing, Washington

Weallup Lake, Washington

West Bend, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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2
neutrals
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Allentown, PA | August 2013 | positive

I have found this low mounding Sedum to be very attractive in bloom (early summer). Colors of orange and yellow combine brightly and live...Read More

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Ottawa, ON (Zone 4a) | August 2011 | positive

I LOVE THIS PLANT! This little guy is incredibly easy to grow (poor to moderate soil, full sun, no fussing), spreads slowly and reliably ...Read More

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(Zone 5a) | September 2007 | neutral

A.K.A. Variegated Russian Stonecrop. June-July bloom in my garden.

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Lubbock, TX | July 2006 | neutral

I do not have a history with this plant since I have just recently purchased it. I live in West Texas and purchased the plants from south...Read More

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