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Sedum cauticola Shamrock

  • Easy-to-grow groundcover is a delight in containers and landscapes.
  • Provides a dense mat of petite foliage that carpets the landscape with green-to-chocolate-brown tones and little to no flowering.
  • An ideal addition to any groundcover and/or low-water-use program.
Awards :

PA State University Trials Best of Species 2024

GENERAL INFORMATION

Scientific Name: Sedum cauticola
CommonName: Stonecrop
Hardiness Zone: 3a - 9b
Hardiness Degree: -30°F (-30°C)
Blooming Season: Autumn
Plant Habit: Spreading
Characteristics: Colorful/Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance
Water: Light
Fertilizer: Once a month
Spacing: 14 - 16" (36 - 41cm)
Height: 2 - 4" (5 - 10cm)
Width: 12 - 14" (30 - 36cm)
Exposure: Sun

PROPAGATION

Media EC/pH: EC 0.75-0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
Soil Temperature: 70-72°F (21-22°C)
Rooting Hormone: 500 ppm IBA
Mist: Very low
Fertilization: 50-75 ppm N
Pinching: Typically not necessary in propagation.
Transplanting: 35-42 days after sticking
Comments: Do not over-mist. Oversaturated rooting media will slow the rooting process and contribute to stem rot. Remove from mist environment as soon as roots appear.

FINISHING

Media pH: 5.8-6.2
Temperature: Nights: 55 to 70°F (13 to 21°C) Days: 60 to 80°F (15 to 27°C)
Light Level (fc): 5,000 to 8,000
Vernalization: No
Watering: Allow media to dry regularly between watering.
Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 125 to 150 ppm.
Pinch After Transplant: One pinch, two to three weeks after transplant.
Plant Growth Regulators: PGRs generally not needed
Pests and Fungal Diseases: Generally pest and disease free.

CROP SCHEDULING

1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: Unrooted: 10-12 wks Rooted: 6 wks
1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: Unrooted: 12-14 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot: Not recommended
Bloom Months: September to October
Plant Protection
'FLORSEPURPJOH'
(Flowering Only License)
Breeder: Darwin Perennials
Sedum cauticola Shamrock
Photo:  Bloom Photo:  Container