Sedum Species, Stonecrop, Mexican Sedum

Sedummexicanum

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Sedum (SEE-dum)
Species
mexicanum (meks-sih-KAY-num)
Synonym
Sedum mexicana
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
By serpentine layering
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Auburn, Alabama

China Lake Acres, California

Ridgecrest, California

Bartow, Florida

Beverly Hills, Florida

Pikeville, Kentucky

Natchitoches, Louisiana

Marietta, Mississippi

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Moscow, Tennessee

Nashville, Tennessee

Austin, Texas(2 reports)

Brenham, Texas

Bryan, Texas

Dallas, Texas

Houston, Texas(2 reports)

La Vernia, Texas

New Braunfels, Texas

Richmond, Texas

Spring, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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Bryan, TX | July 2021 | positive

I totally agree with the comment below. If you are looking to grow a sedum, this is the one. Has none of the problems of "Blue Spruce"....Read More

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Auburn, AL (Zone 8a) | October 2011 | positive

If you need a sedum , Sedum mexicanum should be the one. It will grow anywhere and luxuriate in that spot. For those who have problems gr...Read More

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(Zone 8a) | May 2007 | positive

Extremely hardy, easy to propagate and has lovely yellow flowers in the spring.

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