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Sedum burrito

baby burro's tail

An evergreen succulent with trailing stems to 30cm or more, closely packed with fat, fleshy, blue-green leaves. Small, star-shaped, pink flowers are produced at the tips of the stems in summer

Other common names
baby donkey tail
troll necklace
Synonyms
Sedum morganianum 'Burrito'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Blue Green
Summer Pink Blue Green
Autumn Blue Green
Winter Blue Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1C
Botanical details
Family
Crassulaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Trailing
Genus

Sedum may be annuals or herbaceous or evergreen perennials with succulent stems and leaves and clusters of small, star-shaped flowers in summer or autumn

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Mexico (Veracruz)

How to grow

Cultivation

Under glass, grow in peat-free, loam-based compost with added perlite, positioning plants in bright, filtered light. Water freely in the growing season and apply a half-strength liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. Potted plants can be moved onto the patio in summer. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation

Propagation

Detached leaves root readily

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
  • Houseplants
  • Sub-tropical
  • Low Maintenance
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs, scale insects and vine weevil

Diseases

Generally problem free

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