Elf sedum
Sedum 'Elf'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Elf' sedum (Sedum 'Elf') is a succulent for borders, containers, and ground cover. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average soil of most types. It stays evergreen and handles drought and salt. Butterflies, bees, and birds visit it. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal.
Pairs well with Prickly-pear, Big bluestem, and Panicle hydrangea.