Succulents – Baby Burro’s Tail

Baby burro’s tail 

Botanical name: sedum burrito 

Beginner friendly?: no 

Average size at maturity: trails 3-4 ft 

Hardy zone: 9-11

Foliage color: green/blue

Flower color: pink, white

Bloom time: summer 

Growth rate: gains less than 4 inches of length per year 

Pruning instructions: deadhead year-round as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the spring and summer months 

Landscape use: succulent garden, container plant, porch handing basket 

Special features: heat tolerant, drought tolerant, disease resistant, pet friendly

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow soil to dry out almost completely between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a cactus and succulent plant food fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: sand or loam 

Toxicity level: non-toxic to humans and pets 

Invasive species: no