Sedum treleasei

Scientific Name

Sedum treleasei Rose

Scientific Classification

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

Origin

This species is native to Mexico, specifically Puebla.

Description

Sedum treleasei is a succulent subshrub with erect, procumbent, or pendulous stems and thick, fleshy, pale blue-green leaves. The stems can grow up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall. The leaves are oblong to nearly ovate, thick but flat to slightly cylindrical, and can measure up to 1.4 inches (3.5 cm) in length. Older leaves often develop a yellow tinge at the tips and margins, and sometimes, a flush of pink appears at the tips.

The flowers are bright yellow, star-shaped, 5-merous, and appear from late winter to early spring in compact clusters on stalks that can grow up to 6 inches (15 cm) long. They can reach a diameter of 0.5 inches (1.3 cm).

Hardiness

USDA hardiness zones 9a to 11b: from 20 °F (−6.7 °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 do, but will also 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, making it difficult for other plants to grow. 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 touches the ground and root itself. If you want to ensure that the plant will start there, you can 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.

Hybrids

×Graptosedum 'Blue Giant'

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