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Other common names burro's tail donkey tail
donkey's tail horse's tail lamb's tail
Family Crassulaceae
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
Details S. morganianum is an evergreen succulent with trailing stems to 30cm or longer, bearing overlapping, lance-shaped, fleshy glaucous blue-green leaves and clusters of small, starry reddish purple flowers
Foliage Evergreen
Habit Trailing
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H1C
Full Sun
Aspect North-facing or East-facing or South-facing
Exposure Sheltered
Loam
Sand
MoistureWell-drained
SoilLoam, Sand
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 0.1-0.5 metres
Ultimate spread 0.1-0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height 2-5 years
Cultivation Grow under glass in a mixture of 3 parts loam-based compost to 1 part leaf mould and 2 parts grit in full light and with good ventilation. When in growth water moderately and apply a half strength liquid fertilizer every month. Water sparingly in winter
Propagation Propagate by seed sown at 15 -184?C in early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types Low Maintenance Patio & Container Plants
Pruning No pruning required
Pests May be attacked by aphids, mealybugs, scale insects and vine weevil
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