Orange Stonecrop

Orange stonecrop is a beautiful, low water groundcover. It grows as a tidy mound with glossy, bright green leaves. The leaves have pretty, scalloped edges.

In late summer, it produces clusters of star-shaped yellow flowers. It is a great choice for hot, sunny, dry areas.

Orange Stonecrop

Orange stonecrop is a beautiful, low water groundcover. It grows as a tidy mound with glossy, bright green leaves. The leaves have pretty, scalloped edges.

In late summer, it produces clusters of star-shaped yellow flowers. It is a great choice for hot, sunny, dry areas.

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Sedum kamtschaticum var. ellacombeanum

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Pronunciation

SEE-dum kam-SHAY-ti-kum

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Mature Height

4 to 6 in.

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Mature Spread

1 to 2 ft.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

yellow

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Bloom time

July through August

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

eastern Asia

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Light Requirements

sun

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 3-8

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 8,000 ft.

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