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Sedum morganianum

Donkey Tail, Burro Tail

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Mullany/MJC

 

Description

This succulent perennial will grow best in a wall pot or hanging basket due to its long stems. It has light, gray green leaves that grow over one another to give off a "braided" look. The flowers are pink to deep red and bloom in spring and summer.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Red, Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Bronze, Brown, Green, Red

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.