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Chinese Stonecrop

Scientific name: Sedum tetractinum ‘Coral Reef’
Taxonomy
Family:Crassulaceae
Type:Groundcovers evergreen
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:4 to 8
Sun:Full to partial sun
Moisture:Dry
Plant Characteristics
Height:0 ft
Width:1 ft
Bloom:Summer flowers
Bloom Time:June to September
Bloom Color:Yellow
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Chinese Stonecrop is considered one of the classic ground covers as it spreads nicely and requires little upkeep.

  Morphology:
This is an evergreen ground cover that grows to 2”-4” in height and 12” in width. The foliage is round and grows flat across the ground. During the summer the leave are green, while in the fall they will turn a reddish bronze.

  Adaptation:
This stonecrop does best in full sun. It would be fine in a garden that is watered only occasionally during the summer months.

Yellow flowers form during the summer. Butterflies enjoy the nectar from these flowers.
One could cut and divide this plant in the spring in order to propagate it.

  Pests:
No problems are reported on this ground cover.
For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
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