Description
Common Name: Coppertone Stonecrop, Nussbaumer’s Stonecrop, Sedum adolphii
Coppertone Stonecrop (Sedum nussbaumerianum) is a stemmed grower with orange and green foliage that turns a bright copper when grown in full sun. It has pointed, upturned leaves and grows tall stems that eventually bend and spill nicely out of containers.
After trials by the Royal Horticultural Society, S. nussbaumerianum earned the Award for Garden Merit for its appearance and vigor.
This variety is extremely drought and heat tolerant and should be watered deeply, but only when the soil is dry. Protect this succulent from frost and heavy rains by letting it overwinter indoors near a sunny window or under a grow light. In summer, Coppertone can produce round clusters of white, star-shaped flowers.
Size: 3.5″ Potted Plant
Height: 6.0-8.0”
Spread: 3.0-4.0”
Foliage Description: Succulent leaves are yellow-green in partial shade, and will transition to rosy-gold or coppery in full sun. Tiny, white star-shaped flowers with pink anthers are lightly scented.
Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
Soil Type: Using gritty, well-draining soil and containers with drainage holes will help growers avoid overwatering and rot. Keep soil well-drained.
Hardiness Zone: 10,11,12
Attributes: Compact, Foliage Interest, Showy Foliage, Foliage Change, Showy Flower, Bicolour Flower, Fragrant, Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Succulent, Deer Resistant, Upright Growth, Evergreen, Award Winner
Garden Merit Award (Royal Horticultural Society)
Care: Easy Care
