Scientific Name
Sedum dasyphyllum 'Minor'
Common Name(s)
Corsican Stonecrop, Thick-leaved Stonecrop, Thick Leaf Stonecrop, Blue Tears Sedum, Love and Tangles, Love and Tangle
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Genus: Sedum
Etymology
The specific epithet "dasyphyllum" (pronounced "das-ee-FIL-um") means "dasyphyllous; having dense, shaggy leaves" and refers to the leaves of this species, which are covered with short, soft hairs.
The cultivar epithet 'Minor' (pronounced "MY-nor") means "smaller" or "lesser" and refers to the plant's smaller leaves and growth habit compared to the typical species.
Description
Sedum dasyphyllum 'Minor' is a small mat-forming succulent with opposite, blue-green to purplish leaves on creeping stems. It can grow up to 5 inches (12.5 cm) tall when in flower. The leaves are thick and fleshy and more purple in intense sunlight.
The flowers are small and white with little black dots on the petals and green ovaries.
Origin
Sedum dasyphyllum 'Minor' is a cultivar of Sedum dasyphyllum.
How to Grow and Care for Sedum dasyphyllum 'Minor'
Hardiness: USDA hardiness zones 5a to 10b: from -20°F (-28.9°C) to 40°F (4.4°C).
When growing Sedums, keep in mind that these plants need very little attention or care. They will thrive in conditions 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.
Sedum is easily planted. For shorter varieties, laying the plant on the ground where you want it to grow is usually enough to start it there. They will send out roots from wherever the stem touches the ground and take root. If you would like to ensure further 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 varieties and push it into the ground where you want 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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