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Sedum wrightii (Wright's stonecrop)
Marcus, Joseph A.

Sedum wrightii Gray

Wright's stonecrop

Crassulaceae (Stonecrop Family)

USDA Symbol: sewr

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

The species name of this plant is for Charles Wright, 1811-1885, world-wide botanical collector but mainly in Texas (1837-1852), Cuba and his native Connecticut.

 

Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Pubescence: Glabrous
Fruit:
Size Class: 0-1 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Bloom Notes: Petals white tinged with rose

Distribution

USA: NM , TX
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Drought Tolerance: High
Cold Tolerant: yes
Heat Tolerant: yes

Benefit

Use Wildlife: Nectar for bees and butterflies.
Interesting Foliage: yes
Attracts: Butterflies
Nectar Source: yes
Deer Resistant: High

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

NPSOT - Austin Chapter - Austin, TX

Bibliography

Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. Johnston

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2010-04-26
Research By: TWC Staff

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