Sedum oreganum subsp. tenue
A compact, evergreen succulent, to around 10cm high, with a creeping habit, reddish stems and small, glossy, fleshy green leaves that are flushed reddish purple in summer. Clusters of bright yellow, star-shaped flowers are borne at the tips of short stems in summer
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green Red Purple | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Sedum may be annuals or herbaceous or evergreen perennials with succulent stems and leaves and clusters of small, star-shaped flowers in summer or autumn
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a sheltered position in moderately fertile, well-drained, alkaline to neutral soil in full sun. See hardy cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by division or by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails, vine weevil grubs, scale insects and mealybugs
Diseases
May be susceptible to fungal and bacterial crown and root rots, especially in damp conditions and poor drainage
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