Scientific Name
Sedum dasyphyllum 'Himalayan Skies'
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Genus: Sedum
Description
Sedum dasyphyllum 'Himalayan Skies' is a mat-forming succulent with beautiful blue-green leaves densely packed on stems that creep, spread, and spill as they grow. The stems grow up to 6 inches (15 cm) long. This cultivar is more robust than the species, the foliage seems denser, and the blue-green color does not fade in the summer.
In summer, the foliage is almost completely covered by white, star-shaped flowers.
Origin
Sedum dasyphyllum 'Himalayan Skies' is a cultivar of Sedum dasyphyllum.
Hardiness
USDA hardiness zone 3a to 9b: from −40 °F (−40 °C) to 30 °F (−1.1 °C).
How to Grow and Care
When growing Sedum, keep in mind that Sedum plants need very little attention or care. They will thrive in conditions that many other plants thrive in but will do just as well in less hospitable areas. They are ideal for that part of your yard that gets too much sun or too little water to grow anything else. A common name for Sedum is Stonecrop because many gardeners joke that only stones need less care and live longer.
Sedums are easily planted. For shorter varieties, simply laying the plant on the ground where you want it to grow is usually enough to get the Sedum plant started there. They will send out roots from wherever the stem is touching the ground and root itself. If you would like to ensure that the plant will start there, you can add a very thin covering of soil over the plant. You can break off one of the stems for taller Sedum varieties and push it into the ground where you would like to grow it. The stem will root very easily, and a new plant will be established in a season or two.
See more at How to Grow and Care for Sedum.
Links
- Back to genus Sedum
- Succupedia: Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus
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