Sedum album 'Athoum'
Common Name(s):
Athoum stonecrop
Athoum sedum
Synonym:
Oreosedum album
White stonecrop
Flower:
White
Blooms :
Jun
to:
Aug
Tiny, white, star-shaped
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
NO
Family:
Crassulaceae
Succulent
Foliage:
Green
Chunky green succulent leaves that develop reddish tips in summer sun
Fall Color?
YES
Lovely fall color with red tipped leaves
Evergreen
Photo by:
Heading 6
Leaves remain red tipped in winter
Oregon Native?
NO
West State Native?
NO
Origins:
Greece and former Yugoslavia
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
3
Water Needs:
L
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
YES
Firewise?
YES
Height:
2-4"
Spread:
12-36"
Growth Rate:
Medium
Native Habitat:
Rocky, dry, sunny spots
Soil:
Sandy, gravelly soil
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Generally none is needed, but if growth is weak, can use balanced slow-release fertilizer, if using liquid dilute it by half
Mulch:
Gritty, gravel, crushed stone, coarse sand
Provide full sun, gritty soil, light fertilizer in spring, prune to shape, divide every few years
Long Term:
Winter:
Reduce water significantly, apply llight mulch if not done in fall
Spring:
Prune old growth, give at least six hours of sun/day. water sparingly, give light fertilizer
Summer:
Water sparingly, deadhead, monitor for pests
Fall:
Minimal water, apply light mulch
General Care Comments:
Full, sun, well-drained gritty soil, minimal water
Common Problems
Overwatering leads to mushy leaves, lack of sun makes plant weak, does not tolerate rich soil
Diseases:
Root rot if over watered, leaf spots
Insects:
Spider mites, aphids, mealybugs
Environmental Problems:
Over watering, insufficient sun, watch for invasiveness
Pests:
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