Sedum adolphi 'Firestorm'

Scientific Name

Sedum adolphi 'Firestorm'

Synonym(s)

Sedum adolphii 'Firestorm'

Scientific Classification

Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Genus: Sedum

Description

Sedum adolphi 'Firestorm' is a beautiful low-growing succulent with trailing stems and greenish-yellow leaves with red margins in bright light or cool temperatures. It can grow up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall.

The white star-shaped flowers add winsome contrast to the leaf color and those fiery margins.

Hardiness

USDA hardiness zones 10a to 11b: from 30 °F (−1.1 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).

How to Grow and Care

Choose a location with full sun to filtered shade. Golden Sedum is ideal for rock gardens because it spreads quickly with a trailing, low form. At maturity, it stands up to 10 inches (25 cm) tall and spreads up to 2 feet (60 cm). Golden Sedum can also be used in mixed container gardens or even on walls or terraces.

This succulent tolerates most soils but thrives in light, slightly sandy, well-draining soils. The roots rot in soggy, water-logged soils, and the plants suffer disease and pest problems. Plant Golden Sedum 2 feet (60 cm) apart. Combine this plant with other succulents or low-growing, drought-tolerant groundcovers.

Golden Sedum is drought tolerant once it establishes a deep root system. The best way to water this plant is to use the "soak and dry" method. Get the soil completely wet, and then wait until the soil is dry before watering again. Fertilize annually with a balanced fertilizer. According to package directions, apply the fertilizer to the soil in spring as new growth appears.

Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Sedum.

Origin

Sedum adolphi 'Firestorm' is an Altman Plants selection of Sedum adolphi.

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