Sedum aizoon ‘Aurantiacum’: Yellow Stonecrop

Sedum is a large genus of flowering plants in the family Crassulaceae, members of which are commonly known as stonecrops. It contains around 400 species of leaf succulents that are found throughout the Northern Hemisphere, varying from annual and creeping herbs to shrubs. The plants have water-storing leaves. The flowers usually have five petals, seldom four or six. There are typically twice as many stamens as petals.

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Sedum aizoon ‘Aurantiacum’ is a herbaceous perennial with upright yet compact growth habit to 10 inches tall.

Photo: WNC Farmers MarketAshevilleNorth Carolina, 20121014
Source: Wikipedia, sedumsphoto.net

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