Russian Stonecrop

Sedum floriferum "Weihenstephaner Gold"

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

Russian Stonecrop (Weihenstephaner Gold)

Low-growing stonecrop that forms a nice groundcover - prefers full sun and dry soil. Succulent leaves turn purple in fall and winter. Plants may be sited 12" apart when grown as a ground cover. Tip cuttings from plants may be rooted directly in soil around the plants. Attracts bees and butterflies. Not attractive to deer and rabbits.

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Details

Plant Type

Forbs & Flowers

Conditions

Sun

Dry

Native to Kentucky?

Exotic, not native to Kentucky

Land Use

No Wetland Tolerance Never occurs in wetlands.

Project Uses

Green Roof

Height (ft)

0.3

Flower Color

Yellow

Fall Showy?

Yes

Flowering Time

July-Aug

Salinity Tolerance

Moderate Tolerance