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Sedum rupestre 'Angelina' (Stone orpine)

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Botanical Name: Sedum rupestre 'Angelina' SEE-dum roo-PES-tree

Common Name: Stone orpine Synonyms: S. reflexum Genus: Sedum

This vigorous, mat-forming, evergreen species has electric golden-yellow foliage that holds its color through the heat of summer. The foliage tips sometimes develop an orangey hue. In June and July, 'Angelina' has terminal clusters of star-shaped, vibrant yellow flowers. The drooping buds face upward when they open and the plant can grow to 6 inches tall and 12 inches wide. It is superlative as a groundcover, spilling over rock walls, and in containers. It also makes an excellent accent for plants with dark foliage.
Care: Provide well-drained, gravelly soil in full sun. It can also take a bit of shade. Give this freely spreading plant room to grow.
Propagation: Take softwood cuttings or root leaves in early summer. Divide in spring.
Problems: Mealybugs, scale, slugs, and snails.

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Height	Less than 6 in.
Spread	1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit	Spreads
Growth Pace	Fast Grower
Light	Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture	Dry to Medium
Maintenance	Low
Tolerance	Frost Tolerant
Characteristics	Showy Flowers; Showy Foliage
Bloom Time	Early Summer; Summer
Foliage Color	Colorful/Burgundy Foliage
Flower Color	Yellow Flower
Uses	Beds and Borders, Container, Ground Covers, Naturalizing, Suitable as Annual
Style	Cottage Garden, Rock Garden
Seasonal Interest	Spring Interest, Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type	Perennials

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posted by BeckyLu
6/15/2011
Region: Pacific Northwest
Zone: 8

I have this plant growing in a container in part shade, i water it every other day and it has at least doubled in size over the last two to three months (april to june). it is cascading beautifully over the side of the container and looks really healthy. I'm going to cut about a third of it off and create starts. Recommend for a large pot as it grows quickly and seems to love to be a little moist but well drained.

posted by Kinzer
3/22/2010
Region: Southeast
Zone: 7

When everything else is dead in winter, Angelina sedum is a beautiful burgundy orange color. Spreads quickly and easily. I usually cut off the blooms for a more uniform look.

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