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Sedum makinoi ‘Ogon’

  • Common Name
    Golden Japanese Sedum, Golden Makino Sedum
  • CA Native
    Non-native
  • Plant Type
    Succulent
  • Size
    4" High, 12" - 18" Spread
  • Flower Color
    Yellow
  • Bloom Time
    • Summer
  • Leaves
    Chartruese
  • Evergreen
    Evergreen
  • Deer Resistant
    Seldom Damaged
  • Wildlife Value
    • Butterfly & Other Insect Nectar
  • Growth Rate
    Moderate
  • Hardiness
    Semi-hardy
  • Adverse Growth Factors
    None
  • Special Features
    • Low Maintenance
  • Water Use
    • Drought Tolerant
  • Soil pH
    6.5-7.5 (neutral)
  • Exposure
    • Full Sun
    • Partial Shade
    • Shade
  • Soil Type
    Not Particular
  • Drainage
    Well Drained
  • Description and Cultural Plant Tips

    Gold to chartreuse green leaves.  This low growing ground cover will spread and may naturalize so that you may transplant bits of it elsewhere in your garden.  It is rather delicate and does not take foot traffic.  It appreciates afternoon shade will keep its chartreuse color better.  Because it is somewhat tender, it retreats in the winter but shows up again early in the spring.

     

  • Master Gardener Comments

    This is another plant that can brighten up the darker corners of your garden.  It makes a nice foil for contrasting colored plants as it forms a very dense mat around taller plants.  I wouldn’t call it invasive because it’s so lovely and delicate but you may only have to plant it once.

     

  • Varietals
    N / A