Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Sedum morganianum aka "Burro's Tail"

Photo by: telemsadikoglu

Photo by: telemsadikoglu
Family: Crassulaceae
Origin: Southern Mexico & Honduras
Bloomtime: Summer
Winter Hardiness: 40-45 degrees Fahrenheit
                      (4-7 degrees Celsius)

Nicknames:
Sedum morganianum
'Burro's Tail'
'Donkey's Tail'
'Burrito'

Sedum morganianum is a beautiful succulent that, when grown in a container, will drape off the edges and hang vertically downwards. They are perfect for indoors or outdoors, but require a lot of sunlight for healthy growth and color. During the winter, the plant should not be watered while it is dormant. 

Burro's tail is one of my favorite Sedums because it adds a touch of color and variety to potted arrangements. I've found that mine is a very slow grower. Hopefully one day mine will be as beautiful as the ones photoed above! (Photos by telemsadikoglu)