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Marcus, Joseph A.
Sedum wrightii
Sedum wrightii A. Gray
Wright's Stonecrop
Crassulaceae (Stonecrop Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: sewr
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Pubescence: Glabrous
Fruit Type: Follicle
Size Notes: Stems weakly erect or decumbent, up to about 20 inches long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Bloom Notes: Petals white tinged with rose
Distribution
USA: NM , TXGrowing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight 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 on display at the following locations:NPSOT - Austin Chapter - Austin, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. JohnstonSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Sedum wrightii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Sedum wrightii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Sedum wrightii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-27Research By: TWC Staff