Sedum oreganum (Crassulaceae)

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Common name: Oregon stonecrop

Size, form, texture: height 1-15 cm, spread 30-60 cm, creeping, low spreading matt.

Hardiness, origin, native ecology: normal, sandy or clay soil, full sun to part shade, drier soils, relatively low maintenance, drought tolerant, evergreen, alpine rock. zone 2-9.

Bud, foliage, flower and fruit characteristics: foliage is a dark green, tiny yellow flowers in early to mid summer.

Cultural and maintenance requirements and appropriate uses in the landscape:  excellent ground cover, good used as edging, low maintenance, cannot tolerate being walked on, good in wildflower garden, attracts habitat i.e. hummingbirds, butterflies.

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