Elf Orpine
Sedum smallii
Mason Brock (Masebrock)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Crassulaceae
- Genus:
- Sedum
- Species:
- Sedum smallii
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Succulent
- Height:
- Less than 6 in
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, may, sep, oct, nov
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Pink
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to rocky outcrops and slopes
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds are placed into warm stratification
Source: npn.rngr.net