Sedum lanceolatumTorr .
Lanceleaf Stonecrop , Lance - leaved Stonecrop , Spearleaf Stonecrop
Amerosedum lanceolatum , Sedum lanceolatumsubsp.lanceolatum , Sedum shastense
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Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : SedeaeGenus : Sedum
The specific name " lanceolatum(lan - see - oh - LAY - tummy ) " gain from the Latin " lanceolatus , " meaning " armed with a shaft or having the form of a lance " and refers to the shape of the leaves .
Sedum lanceolatumis native to westernCanadaand theUnited States . It grows in display , stony mountainous habitats at elevations of up to 13,280 ft ( 4,050 m ) in the Rocky Mountains .
Sedum lanceolatumis a lush flora that forms rosettes of greenish , grey - green , patrician - dark-green , or reddish - green leaves with papillose surfaces . The rosette elongate to about 8 inches ( 20 curium ) in late springtime and summertime and shape leafy blossom stalks . The leaves are lance - forge , rotund in crossbreeding - plane section , and can grow up to 1.2 inches ( 3 cm ) long .
The flowers are maven - shaped , yellow , sometimes tinged with red , and come out in clustering .
Sedum lanceolatumis the host flora of the butterfly speciesParnassius smintheus .
Light : sedum grow secure in location where they will relish the full sun for at least six minute daily . Most species will tolerate partial shade but will not thrive in deep spectre . Therefore , keep indoorS. lanceolatumin a gay window or under contrived lights .
Soil : These succulents do not wish to model in soggy soil , so drainage is essential to prevent root rot . opt awell - run out soil mix .
Hardiness : Sedums are tolerant of heat and freezing temperature . S. lanceolatumcan withstand temperatures as low as -20 to 30 ° F ( -28.9 to -1.1 ° C),USDA hardiness zones5a to 9b .
lachrymation : These plants are drought - tolerant but do involve some water . S. lanceolatumdoes it intimately with regular watering from spring through fall . piss good and wait for the soil to dry out before tearing again .
Fertilizing : A balanced constitutional fertilizer each spring is generally allSedums require . Feeding is unnecessary as long the industrial plant is separate every year and provided with fresh soil .
Repotting : Sedums in containers do require a little more care than those in garden . Repot yourS. lanceolatumwhen it outgrows its current toilet by moving it out to a larger container to hold the plant life comfortably .
extension : Once you have oneSedum , it is easy to make more by demand stems or leaf cuttings and dividing the flora . Sedums are also easy to grow from seed . Take cuttings in leap when the plant is in dynamic increase . OnceS. lanceolatumhas wind up flowering , it is the correct meter for class . Spring or summertime is the best time to sow the seeds .
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sedum are not listed as toxic for the great unwashed but can be mildly toxic to pets and child .
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