Succulents – Lemon Coral Sedum

Botanical name: sedum mexicanum ‘lemon coral’

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: grows to at least one ft in height and in width

Bloom time: summer

Hardy zone: zones 7-11

Flower color: green/yellow

Foliage color: yellow

Growth rate: can reach maturity in one growing season

Pruning instructions: trim as needed to maintain size

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: groundcover, container space filler

Light needs: at least 6 hours of light a day

Special features: soft texture

Watering instructions: water only when soil has been completely dry for 1 day

Fertilizing instructions : use a diluted cacti fertilizer after planting and repeat once a year in the spring

Best time to plant: spring or summer

Best type of soil: loam, sand

Companion plants: agave

Toxicity level: potentially mildly toxic if ingested

Invasive species: no