Botanical Name: Sedum divergens 'Old Man Bones'
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Common Name: Old Man Bones Stonecrop  
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Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial, Succulent

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Pink

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Walls / Fences, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Mass Planting, Small Spaces, Hanging Baskets

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: wrong photo
  • Description

  • Notes

Very-low growing succulent perennial with light-green leaves with tints of red. the leaves look like little clusters of balls or bones. Small pink flowers bloom in late-summer. Best planted in rock gardens an atop stone walls where it can be seen. Unusual, but worth looking for if you love sedums and succulents.
As a group, sedums prefer well-drained soils, including sandy-loam, clay-loam, or rocky soils, as long as it is well drained. In nature, most sedums occur in light shade or partly sunny sites, while a few are also well-adapted to full sun situations. They can tolerate both drought conditions or more frequent watering, but the key is good drainage. Their xeric nature makes sedums popular for use in rock gardens, roof gardens, wall gardens, and living wreaths.