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Kathy Ketchum

Orange Stonecrop

Kamtchatka Sedum

Kamtchatka Stonecrop

Latin Name:

Phedimus kamtschaticus floriferum 'Weihenstephaner Gold'

Forms a dense spreading groundcover with foliage consisting of alternate, linear to mostly spatulate (spoon shaped) succulent leaves which are toothed toward the apex or top half of the leaf. While the foliage is pale green during the summer, it turns a bronzy green.

Taxon ID#

84 MAINTENANCE

Maintenance Level:

Low

Min. USDA Hardiness Zone:

3 Sun Preference:

Full Sun

Water Preference:

L

Soil Preference:

Regular to poor, sandy, or gravelly soils; well-drained, neutral

Fertilizer Needs:

None

Recommended Mulch:

Family:

Crassulaceae

Origins:

Plant Type:

Succulent

China and Pacific coast of Siberia including the Kamchatka Peninsula

Oregon native:

no

Western state native:

no

PLANT DESCRIPTION

Foliage Color:

Gray-Green

Foliage Description:

Alternate, linear to mostly spatulate (spoon shaped) succulent leaves, toothed toward the apex or top half of leaf

Fragrant:

no

Predominant flower color:

Yellow

Flower Description:

Half-inch star-shaped pale yellow flowers that open from pink bud clusters on arching stems rising above the foliage to 6" tall

Fall color:

yes

Fall Color Description:

Bronze to gold foliage

Winter Foliage:

Deciduous

Winter Interest:

no

Winter Interest Description:

Mature height:

6"

Mature spread:

12"

Growth rate:

Medium

LANDSCAPE APPLICATION

Deer Resistant:

yes

Fire Resistant:

yes

Attracts Pollinators:

yes

Attracts Butterflies:

yes

Native Habitat:

Attracts Birds:

no

Cut/Dried Flowers:

no

Photo:

Kathy Ketchum

Used by Wildlife:

no

Hedge/Screen:

no

Swales:

no

Wildlife Use:

Border:

yes

Erosion Control:

no

Windbreak:

no

Cover Structures:

no

Ground Cover:

yes

Provides Shade:

no

Rock Garden:

yes

Adds Texture/Movement:

yes

First Bloom:

Last Bloom:

Ornamental Accent:

no

Garden Observations:

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:

None serious

Wildlife Pests:

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:

Tolerates air pollution

Landscape Problems:

Will spread by rhizomes

Care Comments:

Avoid overwatering and fertilizing; plant in area that allows good water drainage after rain

RESOURCES

OSU Landscape Profile:

USDA Plants:

https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=SEKA

Calscape Database:

LBJ Native Plant Database:

Missouri Botanical Garden Database:

http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=254199

Hollinshead Water-wise Garden Plants

Photo:

Kathy Ketchum

Orange Stonecrop

Kamtchatka Sedum

Kamtchatka Stonecrop

Latin Name:

Taxon ID#

84

MAINTENANCE

Low

Min. USDA Hardiness Zone:

3

Sun Preference:

Full Sun

Water Preference:

L

Soil Preference:

Regular to poor, sandy, or gravelly soils; well-drained, neutral

Fertilizer Needs:

None

Recommended Mulch:

​

Family:

Origins:

Plant Type:

Succulent

China and Pacific coast of Siberia including the Kamchatka Peninsula

Oregon native:

no

Western state native:

no

PLANT DESCRIPTION

Foliage Color:

Gray-Green

Foliage Description:

Alternate, linear to mostly spatulate (spoon shaped) succulent leaves, toothed toward the apex or top half of leaf

Fragrant:

no

Predominant flower color:

Yellow

Flower Description:

Half-inch star-shaped pale yellow flowers that open from pink bud clusters on arching stems rising above the foliage to 6" tall

Fall color:

yes

Fall Color Description:

Bronze to gold foliage

Winter Foliage:

Deciduous

Winter Interest:

no

Winter Interest Description:

​

Mature height:

6"

Mature spread:

12"

Growth rate:

Medium

LANDSCAPE APPLICATION

Deer Resistant:

yes

Fire Resistant:

yes

Attracts Pollinators:

yes

Attracts Butterflies:

yes

Native Habitat:

​

Attracts Birds:

no

Cut/Dried Flowers:

no

Photo:

Kathy Ketchum

Used by Wildlife:

no

Hedge/Screen:

no