Botanical Name: Sedum 'Coppertone'
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Common Name: Coppertone Sedum  
Plant photo of: Sedum 'Coppertone'
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Annual, Succulent

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Orange

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

n/a

 

Special Uses

Container

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

Sedums are perennials, but not all sedums are cold hardy. 'Coppertone' is a very fun sedum, with yellow-green to orange, succulent foliage. It grows about 3 to 6 inches tall and might spread 8 to 10 inches. The bad news is that it is only hardy to about 28 degrees. So, treat it like an annual, or bring it inside for the winter; either way, its worth the effort. Can you picture this in a pot with purple fountain grass?
Grow in well drained soil and full sun. Plant tags will say part sun, but the best coloration occurs in full sun. If you want to save the plant over the winter, dig it out and pot it up, using a well-draining, loose soil mix (see Guides). Or, use it in a pot for the summer - very easy color. If you plant in it a pot for the summer, it may require more frequent watering.