Phedimus obstusifolius
Michael's Opinion
An easy to grow and attractive rock garden sedum that spreads through seedlings but rather slowly; thus easy to manage. Beautiful when in bloom.
Botanical Information
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Phedimus |
| Species | obstusifolius |
| Synonyms | Sedum obtusifolium |
| Category | Perennials |
| References | Walker, Colin C. (2017). Introducing the genus Phedimus. New Zealand Cactus & Succulent Journal, 70(2) pp. 4–7. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 5 cm |
| Spread | 10 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Low growing and forming small clumps. |
| Landscape | As a rock or scree garden plant or as a potted plant in a trough or alpine bulb pan. |
| Propagation | Easily by seed where conditions are suitable, but also through division of clumps and stem cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Full sun in lean soils but with occasional watering in times of drought. |
| Pests | None of note. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
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