Sedum Angelina (Golden) - Plant
Description for Sedum Angelina (Golden)
Sedum rupestre Angelina easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates some light shade. Also, tolerates drought and heat. Thrives in sandy to gravelly soils of moderate to low fertility.
Angelina is a yellow leaved cultivar featuring spiky yellow leaves that often sport ginger brown tips. Clusters of yellow starry flowers appear during the summer.
Common name | Flower colours | Bloom time | Height | Difficulty |
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Stonecrop, Crooked Yellow Stonecrop | White to Yellow | June to August | Up to 6 inches | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Plant sedum seeds in early spring in well-drained, average to rich soil in full sun. Space the plants between 6 inches and 2 feet apart, depending on the type. Low-growing and vigorous species will tolerate partial shade.
You can also plant divisions or cuttings instead of seeds. Dig a hole so that the top of the root ball is level with the surface, then place the plant in the hole and fill it in.
Sunlight | Soil | Water | Temperature | Fertilizer |
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Full sun | Dry, Average, Well Draining | Dry to medium | 20 to 30 degrees C | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Caring for Sedum Angelina
- Once established, sedums require little care.
- Check your plants regularly to make sure they are not dry and water when needed.
- After flowering, cut back the plants to maintain their shape.
- Remember to divide your plants in the spring or fall to control their spread.
- Throughout the summer, divisions and cuttings root readily.
- Keep away from heat or air-conditioning vents
Harvesting
NA
Typical uses of Sedum Angelina
Special features: Excellent ground cover. Border fronts or rock gardens. Best massed or in groups. Site in areas where both the foliage and flowers may be appreciated.
Culinary use: NA
Ornamental use: The leaves are the main ornamental interest of this cultivar. In temper climate, the leaves usually turn reddish-orange in fall.
Medicinal use: NA
References
- http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=c655
- https://sprucemn.com/products/sedum-plant
- http://www.finegardening.com/stone-orpine-sedum-rupestre-angelina
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