Sedum sarmentosum

Sedum sarmentosum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Core eudicots
Order: Saxifragales
Family: Crassulaceae
Genus: Sedum
Species: S. sarmentosum
Binomial name
Sedum sarmentosum
Bunge

Sedum sarmentosum is a perennial flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae. Its common names include stringy stonecrop,[1] gold moss stonecrop, and graveyard moss.

Description

Sedum sarmentosum has succulent, evergreen leaves atop arching, low-lying stems. Yellow flowers consisting of 5 petals arise on an inflorescence during summer. The plant is native to China.

Cultivation

Sedum sarmentosum is cultivated as a perennial groundcover in temperate climates. Like most succulents, it is tolerant of drought and full sun conditions. It was commonly planted at graves where it may persist for decades.

References

  1. "Sedum sarmentosum". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
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