Sedum dasyphyllum 'Himalayan Skies'

Scientific Name

Sedum dasyphyllum 'Himalayan Skies'

Scientific Classification

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

Origin

Sedum dasyphyllum 'Himalayan Skies' is a cultivar of Sedum dasyphyllum.

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 can reach up to 6 inches (15 cm) in length. This cultivar is more robust than the species; its foliage appears denser, and its blue-green color does not fade in summer.

In summer, the foliage of Sedum dasyphyllum 'Himalayan Skies' is almost completely covered by white, star-shaped flowers.

How to Grow and Care for Sedum dasyphyllum 'Himalayan Skies'

Hardiness: USDA hardiness zone 3a to 9b: from -40°F (-40°C) to 30°F (-1.1°C).

When growing Sedum, keep in mind that it needs 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 it started. They will send out roots from wherever the stem touches the ground and the root itself. If you would like to ensure the plant starts there, you can add a very thin layer of soil over it. You can break off a stem from a taller Sedum variety 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.

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