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Sedum morganianum (Burro's tail)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.3m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.1m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Sedum morganianum

Other names: Burro's tail, Lamb's tail, Donkey tail, Donkey's tail, Horse's tail


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Genus: Sedum

Species: S. morganianum - S. morganianum is a tender, trailing, succulent, evergreen perennial with overlapping, lance-shaped, blue-green leaves and star-shaped, pale pink to reddish-purple flowers in spring and summer.

Sedum morganianum is: Evergreen

Flower: Reddish-purple in Spring; Reddish-purple in Summer

Foliage: Grey-green in All seasons

Habit: Trailing

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

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Specific pests: Aphids , Mealybugs , Scale insects , Vine weevil

Specific diseases: Crown rot , Foot and root rot

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Propagation methods: Seed. REGISTER to read more...


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Sedum morganianum (Burro's tail) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.


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Suggested uses: Conservatory, Greenhouse

Cultivation: Grow in conservatory or greenhouse in a light, well-ventilated spot, Pot up in a mixture of 3 parts loam-based compost with 1 part leaf-mould and 2 parts grit. When in growth water moderately and apply a half strength liquid fertilizer every month.

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Soil types: Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Indoor heated (H1) Match unknown

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