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Lenophyllum texanum (Coastal stonecrop)
Waitt, Damon E.

Lenophyllum texanum (J.G. Sm.) Rose

Coastal stonecrop

Crassulaceae (Stonecrop Family)

Synonyms: Sedum texanum, Villadia texana

USDA Symbol: LETE4

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Size Notes: 4-8
Flower:
Fruit:
Size Class: 0-1 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Flower color is rosy yellow with bright yellow stamens.

Distribution

USA: TX
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Drought Tolerance: High
Conditions Comments: Tolerant of dry, poor soils. Use as a succulent groundcover in low traffic xeriscape areas.

Benefit

Interesting Foliage: yes

Mr. Smarty Plants says

Source for Lenophyllum texanum (coastal stonecrop)
September 29, 2008
Hi, Where can you purchase native coastal stonecrop or texas sedum; preferably out in East Texas? Thank you!
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Additional resources

USDA: Find Lenophyllum texanum in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Lenophyllum texanum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lenophyllum texanum

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-10-12
Research By: Damon Waitt

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