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Sedum Ellacombeanum Seeds for Garden Planting

Sedum Ellacombeanum Seeds for Garden Planting

$16.59 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Germination: Keep soil consistently moist (not soggy). Germination typically occurs in 7–21 days under warm conditions.

Sowing: Sow seeds thinly on the soil surface or lightly cover with a thin layer of soil

Seed Preparation: No special pre-treatment required; use fresh seeds for best results

How to Grow

Light: Full sun to partial shade encourages best foliage and flowering

Tips


Pair with other drought-tolerant perennials like lavender, sedges, or ornamental grasses for an attractive mixed planting.


Use as groundcover between stepping stones, in rockeries, or at the front of borders for a neat, low mound of foliage


Great for xeriscaping and drought-tolerant garden designs due to low water needs once established.

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Hardy perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Low, compact

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Spreading

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

summer

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Sedum Ellacombeanum Seeds for Garden Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Non-GMO

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Perennial succulent

Sedum ellacombeanum (also referred to by botanical synonyms such as Sedum kamtschaticum var. ellacombeanum and Phedimus ellacombeanus) is a robust, hardy perennial succulent groundcover native to East Asia. It forms low, spreading mats of succulent green foliage that remain attractive through multiple seasons and produces bright yellow, star-shaped flowers in summer. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established, this sedum is ideal for rock gardens, borders, containers, and xeriscaped landscapes where water-wise performance and ornamental texture are desired.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring / Early Summer

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

N/A

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

~7.5–15 cm (3–6 in)

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full sun to partial shade

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Low / drought tolerant

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

Zones ~3–8

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

15–30 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Surface to shallow cover

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Well-drained sandy/loamy soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000139129

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Sedum ellacombeanum suitable as a groundcover?

Its low-growing, spreading habit creates an attractive carpet of succulent foliage over time.

Can this sedum grow in rock gardens?

Yes, it performs well in rock gardens, gravel beds, and other well-drained landscape settings.

Will the foliage remain attractive after flowering?

Yes, the succulent leaves continue to provide ornamental interest throughout the growing season.

Can Sedum ellacombeanum be planted between stepping stones?

Yes, it is well suited for filling gaps in sunny pathways and stone gardens.

Do bees and butterflies visit the flowers?

Yes, the blooms may attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.

Does this succulent tolerate short dry periods once established?

Yes, established plants can handle brief dry conditions in well-drained soil.