Sedum - Lemon Drop

Drops of Sunshine Attract Butterflies

Sedum Lemon Drop, Sedum 'Lemon Drop', has bright yellow flowers in late summer and fall.

The sprays of the bright yellow flowers are held just above the succulent frosty green leaves on this easy-to-grow plant.

'Lemon Drop' may reach just 6 inches in height, but has a 12 inch spread.

It is a tidy little sedum for rock gardens or as a ground cover.

Lemon Drop needs extra water during the summer if rainfall is less than 1 inch per week.

Choose an area where the plant will receive sunlight for at least 6 hours a day.

After the first killing frost, the stems should be cut back to an inch or two above soil line.

Butterflies love the yellow flowers.

*Bright Yellow Flowers in Late Summer

*Frosty Green 6" Spreading Foliage

*Loves Sun, Heat and Butterflies

Plant Facts

Family	Sedum 'Lemon Drop'
Foliage	Green
Mature Height	6 inches
Mature Spread	12 inches
Soil	Widely Adaptable
Zones	4-9
Moisture	Average
Mature Form	Clumping, Spreading
Growth Rate	Moderate, Fast
Sun Exposure	Partial Sun
Flower Color	Bright Yellow
Bloom Period	Summer - Fall

Quick Overview

Sedum Lemon Drop, Sedum 'Lemon Drop', is a neat little plant for rock gardens or as a ground cover. This selection has nice succulent green leaves and bright yellow flowers that appear in late summer and fall. The sprays of the bright yellow flowers are held just above the foliage on this easy-to-grow form. Lemon Drop hugs the ground and may reach just 6 inches in height, but has a 12 inch spread. It is best to apply a thin layer of compost each spring, followed by a 2-inch layer of mulch to retain moisture and control weeds. Lemon Drop needs extra watering during the summer if rainfall is less than 1 inch per week. Choose an area where the plant will receive sunlight for at least 6 hours a day. After the first killing frost, the stems should be cut back to an inch or two above soil line.


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Sedum - Lemon Drop

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