Scientific Name
Phedimus kamtschaticus var. floriferum
Accepted Scientific Name(s)
Phedimus kamtschaticus (Fisch.) 't Hart
Synonym(s)
Aizopsis florifera, Phedimus floriferus, Sedum floriferum, Phedimus kamtschaticus var. floriferum
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
Tribe: Umbiliceae
Genus: Phedimus
Description
Phedimus kamtschaticus var. floriferum is a fairly rapid grower with a woody rhizome and numerous spreading-ascending stems with flat, notched, dark green leaves. The stems can grow up to 4 inches (10 cm) tall.
The flowers are yellow and appear on each stem in late summer. The plant dies down in winter.
Phedimus kamtschaticus var. floriferum and its cultivar Phedimus kamtschaticus var. floriferum 'Weihenstephaner Gold' are probably the most widespread forms of the very variable Phedimus kamtschaticus.
Hardiness
USDA hardiness zones 3a to 9b: from −40 °F (−40 °C) to 30 °F (−1.1 °C).
How to Grow and Care
Phedimus thrives in conditions that many other plants thrive in but does just as well in less hospitable areas. These succulents have a slow to moderate growth rate, making them popular for growing as groundcovers and in containers.
These are light-loving plants. They grow best in full sun but also in light shade or partial shade. They grow best in warmer environments—plant them in an area of your garden that gets 6 hours of sunlight a day.
The soil does need to be well-drained. Very good drainage is important for preventing root rot or fungal diseases.
The best way to water these plants is to use the "soak and dry" method. First, get the soil completely wet, and then wait until the soil is dry before watering again. Phedimus are drought-tolerant, so they bear well if you neglect them for a while.
Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Phedimus.
Origin
Phedimus kamtschaticus var. floriferum is native to Siberia. It is not recognized as a separate variety and is treated as a form of Phedimus kamtschaticus.
Cultivars
Links
- Back to genus Phedimus
- Succupedia: Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus
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