Sedum hintonii

Scientific Name

Sedum hintonii R.T. Clausen

Scientific Classification

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

Description

Sedum hintonii is an attractive, slow-growing succulent that forms dense rosettes of tiny, egg-shaped leaves densely covered with white hairs. It can grow up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall. The leaves are light green and measure up to 2 inches (5 cm) long and 0.4 inches (1 cm) in diameter.

The tiny white flowers are star-shaped and appear in late winter and early spring.

This species is very similar to Sedum mocinianum, and they are often mislabeled in cultivation.

Hardiness

USDA hardiness zones 9b to 11b: from 25 °F (−3.9 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).

How to Grow and Care

When growing Sedums, keep in mind that these 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.

Sedum is easily planted. For shorter varieties, simply laying the plant on the ground where you want it to grow is usually enough to get the 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 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 would like to grow it. The stem will root very easily, and a new plant will be established in a season or two.

Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Sedum.

Origin

Sedum hintonii is native to Mexico.