Sedum tetractinum 'Coral Reef' is a Chinese stonecrop with low-growing, orange-infused, succulent, evergreen leaves.
Description:
Sedum tetractinum 'Coral Reef' is a low-growing, evergreen stonecrop that forms a tight spreading carpet of fleshy, rounded, glossy green leaves with orange highlights. It will reach 2-4 inches high and 12-24 inches wide. Full sun draws out the best foliage colour. In fall, the entire plant turns coral orange! Star-shaped, yellow flowers appear in summer. Tolerates part shade and moist soil better than most other species. Use in the gravel or rock garden, as an edger, spiller, and ground cover. Pollinator attractor. Deer and rabbit resistant.
Common Name: Chinese Stonecrop
Family: Crassulaceae (The Stonecrop Family)
Zone Hardiness: 4-8
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: under 4"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Class: Evergreen
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Dry, Drought Tolerant
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Butterflies, Bees
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
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Geogrpahical Origin: Asia and the Pacific - Asia - China and Japan
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