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Botanical name: Sedum tetractinum ‘Coral Reef’
This well-behaved stonecrop species is an excellent edging or rock garden plant particularly for hot dry sites; a low, spreading carpet of elegant round green leaves dappled reddish-bronze in autumn; bright yellow flowers make a lovely late summer display.
| Hardiness zone | 4a |
|---|---|
| Flower color | yellow |
| Foliage type | evergreen |
| Plant form | upright spreading |
| Mature height | 4 inches (6 inches with the flowers) |
| Spread | 12 inches |
| Light requirements | full sun to partial shade |
| Moisture requirements | dry to average |
| Plant origin | import |
Coral Reef Chinese Sedum is bathed in stunning yellow star-shaped flowers at the ends of the stems from mid to late summer. Its attractive succulent round leaves are green in color. The foliage often turns coppery-bronze in fall. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
Coral Reef Chinese Sedum is a dense herbaceous evergreen perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. It brings an extremely fine and delicate texture to the garden composition and should be used to full effect.
This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Coral Reef Chinese Sedum is recommended for the following landscape applications;
Mass Planting, Rock/Alpine Gardens, Border Edging, General Garden Use, Groundcover
Coral Reef Chinese Sedum will grow to be only 4 inches tall at maturity extending to 6 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 12 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 10 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years.
This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil, and will often die in standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in poor soils, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America. It can be propagated by division; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.
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