- 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
