Needle Stonecrop

Sedum lineare

Needle Stonecrop

Photo by and (c)2006 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man). Location credit to the Chanticleer Garden.

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Crassulaceae
Genus:
Sedum
Species:
Sedum lineare

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Succulent
Height:
6 in - 1 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug
Bloom Colors:
green, yellow
Ground Cover:
Yes

Native Range

United States: Georgia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to rocky, sandy slopes and open areas