Oracle Stonecrop

Sedum forsterianum 'Oracle'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Cactus or Succulent
Plant Family: Crassulaceae
Plant Description: This stonecrop spreads out to form a low, dense mat of fleshy, grey-green, needlelike foliage. The summer brings clusters of star-shaped blossoms that are golden yellow in color and contrast beautifully with the foliage.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Succulent
Plant Care: Succulent (perennials with fleshy leaves and no spines): Remove dead leaves and stems. Succulents with stems that die back in the fall may be left for winter interest or removed once dried. Trim as necessary to retain a desirable shape.

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 3-9" tall and 9-12" wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant, Park Strip Plant, Central Open Shape
Foliage Interest: Yes
Foliage Colors: Gray-green
Bloom Colors: Yellow
Bloom Seasons: Early Summer
Bloom Period: Jun - Jul

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 4 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes

Garden Location:

  • Localscapes Path
    • Park Strip #8
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter