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Pat Kolling
Taxon ID#
85
Hardy, compact cultivar with small lime-green leaves outlined in bright cherry-red which persist for 7 months during the growing season. Foliage is small, upright and rounded. Pink flowers appear in late summer lasting several weeks.
Scientific Name:
Sedum x 'Sunsparkler Lime zinger'
Common Name 1
› Stonecrop
Family:
Crassulaceae
Origins:
Plant Type:
Succulent
Common Name 2
› Sedum
Common Name 3
Oregon native:
no
Western state native:
no
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Plant Maintenance Information
Landscape Application Information
Seasonal Care
Resource Links
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Level:
Low
Min. USDA Hardiness Zone:
4
Sun Preference:
Full Sun
Water Preference:
VL
Soil Preference:
Regular to poor, sandy, or gravelly soils; well-drained, neutral
Fertilizer Needs:
Excess fertilizer will cause stems to flop over
Recommended Mulch:
PLANT DESCRIPTION
Foliage Color:
Green
Foliage Description:
Small, upright and rounded lime-green leaves outlined in bright cherry-red
Fragrant:
no
Predominant flower color:
Pink
Flower Description:
Small pink clusters nearly cover foliage in late summer
Fall color:
yes
Fall Color Description:
Bronze flower
Winter Foliage:
Winter Interest:
no
Winter Interest Description:
Mature height:
6-9"
Mature spread:
12-18"
Growth rate:
Fast
LANDSCAPE APPLICATION
Deer Resistant:
yes
Fire Resistant:
yes
Attracts Pollinators:
yes
Attracts Butterflies:
yes
Native Habitat:
Mountainous areas, dry, rocky or stony areas
Attracts Birds:
no
Cut/Dried Flowers:
no
Used by Wildlife:
no
Swales:
no
Wildlife Use:
Photo:
Pat Kolling
Hedge/Screen:
no
Border:
yes
Erosion Control:
no
Windbreak:
no
Ground Cover:
yes
Provides Shade:
no
Rock Garden:
yes
Cover Structures:
no
First Bloom:
Aug
Last Bloom:
Adds Texture/Movement:
Oct
Ornamental Accent:
no
yes
Garden Observations:
Application
Anchor 1
SEASONAL CARE
Spring Care:
Prune diseased, dead, damaged
Summer Care:
Prune diseased, dead, damaged
Fall Care:
Prune diseased, dead, damaged
Winter Care:
Prune diseased, dead, damaged
Long Term Care:
Plant in area that allows good water drainage after rain
Insect Pests:
Aphids, scale
Wildlife Pests:
Slugs, snails
Diseases:
Fungal infections (which result from excess water) that cause root or crown rot; leaf blotch, leaf spot, stem rot, rusts, powdery mildew
Environmental Problems:
Excess water and shade will cause stems to flop
Landscape Problems:
Will spread if allowed
Care Comments:
Avoid overwatering and fertilizing; plant in area that allows good water drainage after rain
RESOURCES
OSU Landscape Profile:
USDA Plants:
Calscape Database:
LBJ Native Plant Database:
Missouri Botanical Garden Database:
Monrovia Profile:
Alternate Source 1:
Alternate Source 2:
Source Comment:
Sponsors
Desert Peaks Healthcare
George & Vickie Minor
Whistle Stop Farm & Flowers
McPheeter's Turf
High Desert Farms Nursery Sales, LLC
Schilling's Garden Market
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