Scientific Name
Sedum makinoi 'Ogon'
Common Name(s)
Golden Japanese Stonecrop, Ogon Sedum
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Genus: Sedum
Origin
Sedum makinoi 'Ogon' is a cultivar of Sedum makinoi.
Description
Sedum makinoi 'Ogon' is a spreading ground cover with slender stems and small, bright golden-yellow leaves. It typically forms a dense mat, growing up to 2 inches (5 cm) in height and spreading up to 12 inches (30 cm) in width. The leaves are rounded and can measure only 0.25 inches (0.6 cm) in diameter. The best golden color usually occurs when the plant grows in some afternoon shade.
The tiny flowers are star-shaped, yellow-green, and appear in summer.
How to Grow and Care for Sedum makinoi 'Ogon'
Hardiness: USDA hardiness zones 6a to 9b: from -10°F (-23.3°C) to 30°F (-1.1°C).
When growing Sedums, keep in mind that these plants need very little attention or care. They will thrive in conditions where many other plants thrive, but also do just as well in less hospitable areas. They are ideal for that part of your yard that receives too much sun or too little water to support the growth of other plants. A common name for Sedum is Stonecrop because many gardeners joke that only stones need less care and live longer.
Sedum is easily propagated. For shorter varieties, simply laying the plant on the ground where you want it to grow is usually enough to get it started there. They will send out roots from wherever the stem touches the ground and the root itself. To ensure the plant starts well, add a very thin layer of soil covering.
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.
Learn 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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