This succulent perennial has spreading reddish stems that form a compact prostrate habit. It has mid green glaucous spoon shaped fleshy leaves with reddish margins and the small bright yellow star-shaped flowers appear in clusters during summer.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10

Sedum obtusatumis naturally found in North America growing in California in rocky outcrops in well drained moderately fertile sandy-stony soils. It prefers an open sunny position and is drought and is mildly frost tolerant.

This Stonecrop is grown for its foliage and bright flowers. It is planted in rockeries as a specimen or used as a potted plant for patios or indoors. It is suitable for coastal or inland regions and establishes in one season from division. It is also grown in arid gardens for colour contrast or planted in roof gardens or public courtyards. ID 3125

Sedum(SAY-dum) obtusatum(OB-tyoo-SAH-tum)

Crassulaceae(krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Stonecrops and Houseleakes