Sedum, Stonecrop, Japanese Sedum, Woodland Stonecrop 'Ogon'

Sedummakinoi

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Sedum (SEE-dum)
Species
makinoi (MACK-kin-oy)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
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)
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
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Alabaster, Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Arroyo Grande, California

Clayton, California

Knights Landing, California

Los Angeles, California

Nevada City, California

Newport Beach, California

Oakland, California

Perris, California

San Diego, California

San Francisco, California

San Jose, California

San Leandro, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

Decatur, Georgia

Gainesville, Georgia

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Raceland, Louisiana

Fallston, Maryland

Jamesburg, New Jersey

Southold, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

Wake Forest, North Carolina

Cleveland, Ohio

Coshocton, Ohio

Portland, Oregon

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Greenville, South Carolina

Johns Island, South Carolina

Summerville, South Carolina

Knoxville, Tennessee

Boerne, Texas

Dallas, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Houston, Texas

Richmond, Texas

Arlington, Washington

Arlington Heights, Washington

Kalama, Washington

Oso, Washington

Seattle, Washington

Smokey Point, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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2
neutrals
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L
| September 2012 | neutral

Some of my Japanese sedum Ogon has turned dark green!
Can someone tell me why this has happened and what I can do so it doesn't ...Read More

S
Norristown, PA (Zone 6b) | November 2009 | neutral

I'll echo another poster's comment. This plant is not reliably hardy in zone 6. I planted 6 of them and none survived the winter.

L
Seattle, WA | October 2009 | positive

This lovely little sedum really does best in part shade here, (and Seattle sunlight really isn't that scorching). Planted in full sun it...Read More

D
Georgetown, SC (Zone 8a) | July 2007 | positive

Seems quite happy in sun or shade with great color either way. Mine is in sandy soil around a pine tree, so it's pretty hot and dry. Sp...Read More

V
(Zone 8a) | May 2007 | positive

Great color, wonderful ground cover or potted specimen.

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Crossville, TN (Zone 6b) | February 2007 | positive

I love this plant but am not sure if it can thrive in zone 6. Our first winter was mild and it barely made it. I dug it up and placed it ...Read More

P
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | April 2005 | positive

Great looking ground cover and grows well here in southern California. Turns a lime green in shade, but a wonderful pale yellow in full sun.

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