Sedum, Stonecrop 'Little Gem'

Sedumcremnosedum

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Sedum (SEE-dum)
Synonym
Sedum x cremnosedum
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From leaf cuttings
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

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

Fairfield, California

Glen Avon, California

Los Angeles, California

Pedley, California

Pleasant Hill, California

Rubidoux, California

San Dimas, California

Sunnyslope, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Scio, Oregon

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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Fairfield, CA | September 2012 | positive

One of my favorite sedums. If you live in zone 9 or higher, please put this guy in morning sun only. Sure is a fat little cutie. Takes mo...Read More

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Los Angeles, CA (Zone 10a) | January 2008 | neutral

Ray Stephenson's "Sedum Cultivated Stonecrops", Identify 'Little Gem' as Sedum cremnophila x Sedum humifusum and distributed by th...Read More

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