Sedum dasyphyllumis a cold - hardyground coverthat adds color and life to your outdoor space throughout the year . It is also easygoing to produce in containers .

Sedum dasyphyllumL.

Blue Tears Sedum , Corsican Stonecrop , Thick - leaved Stonecrop

Sedum dasyphyllum (Corsican Stonecrop)

In habitat, Haute-Corse, France. Derivative of a photo by Quentin Scouflaire. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.

Leucosedum dasyphyllum , Oreosedum dasyphyllum , Sedum granulatum , Sedum dasyphyllumsubsp.dasyphyllum

Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : SedeaeGenus : Sedum

The specific epithet " dasyphyllum " ( label " das - ee - FIL - um " ) mean " having heavy , shaggy folio ; dasyphyllous " and refers to the leaves of this species covered with short , subdued hairs .

Sedum dasyphyllum (Corsican Stonecrop)

In habitat, Constantine, Algeria. Derivative of a photo byKarim Haddad. Licensed underCC BY 4.0.

Sedum dasyphyllumis native to southern , central , and south - easternEurope , Turkey(Anatolia ) , the westernMediterranean Region ,   andNorth Africa . It normally grow among the rocks at elevations from ocean level up to 8.200 feet ( 2,500 m ) .

Sedum dasyphyllumis a flatness - formingsucculentwith short , highly pronged stanch that bear small , ovoidto subglobose leaves . It can produce up to 2 inches ( 5 cm ) tall or 6 inches ( 15 cm ) , includinginflorescences . The leaves are fatheaded , fleshy , glaucous , and placid or covered with o.k. , gland - bearing hairs . When stressed by drought or cold conditions , they take on a pinkish or majestic tinge . The leafage are densely packed along the stems and can quantify up to 0.3 inches ( 0.7 cm ) long .

In the summer , Sedum dasyphyllumproduces small , adept - mold flowers on short , slender stalks with final branch . The bloom havesepalsthe same colors as the leaves , along with whitepetalsthat often have a red keel or a pink hue and redanthers .

Sedum dasyphyllum (Corsican Stonecrop)

In habitat, Panticosa, Spain. Derivative of a photo byJ. IGNASI. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.

luminance : Sufficient brightness is essential for grow a healthy plant . Sedum dasyphyllum acquire best in locations where it can relish the full sun for at least six hour day by day , but it will tolerate some shade . Place the plant near a sunny windowpane or use stilted light when grow indoors .

Soil : This works does not care to sit down in waterlogged filth , so drainage is crucial to foreclose root rot . you may use a commercially available succulent mix orcreate your own .

Temperature : Sedum dasyphyllumis well - tolerated to ignite and low temperatures . It grows best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones4a to 9b , with average minimal wintertime temperatures ranging from -30 ° F to 30 ° F ( -34.4 ° C to -1.1 ° C ) .

Sedum dasyphyllum (Corsican Stonecrop)

In habitat, Sorbs, France. Derivative of a photo byThierry Arbault. Licensed underCC BY 4.0.

tearing : From spring through declension , water thoroughly and waitress for the soil to dry out out before watering again . During the wintertime , water the industrial plant just enough to keep it from shrink . When lachrymation , fend off wetting the leave of absence , stems , and flowers .

Fertilizing : Feed a piss - soluble fertilizer adulterate to half the recommended strength during the turn season . However , feeding is unnecessary if   you put up the plant with refreshing soil each year .

Repotting : WhenSedum dasyphyllumoutgrows its current pot , repot it into a big one during the fountain . ensure the soil is dry before you begin repotting .

extension : Sedum dasyphyllum can be propagatedeasilyby taking leaf or stem cutting during the originate time of year or by sowing seeds in springtime or summertime .

pick up more atHow to Grow and Care for Sedum .

Sedum dasyphyllumis not listed as toxic for people , but it can be gently toxic to pets and tyke .

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