Sedum morganianum (Burro's tail)
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0.3m max. spread |
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0.1m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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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
General care
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.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Indoor heated (H1) | |
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