Stonecrop (Sedum makinoi ‘Ogon’)

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Features and Characteristics

‘Ogon’ is a tiny-leaved spreading ground cover sedum that is noted for its bright gold foliage. It typically forms a dense mat growing to only 2” high and creeping to 12” wide or more. Individual rounded leaves are only 1/4” wide. Best golden leaf color usually occurs with some part afternoon shade. Leaf color gives rise to the sometime used common name of Japanese golden sedum for this plant. Tiny, star-like, yellow-green flowers appear in summer.

Care and Maintenance

Grow in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Unlike most sedums, ‘Ogon’ seems to prefer some afternoon shade in hot summer climates such as the St. Louis area. Drought and heat tolerant, particularly once established. This plant is not reliably winter hardy in the St. Louis area where it should be sited in protected locations or grown in containers.

Stonecrop (Sedum makinoi ‘Ogon’) Requirements

Hardiness zone	6 - 9
Sun light	Full sun to part shade
Water	Dry to medium
Maintenance	Low

Common Problems

No serious insect or disease problems. Winter hardiness in St. Louis may a problem.

Uses

Excellent small ground cover. Use in rock gardens, flagstone paths, along rock walls or to spill over container edges.

Stonecrop (Sedum makinoi ‘Ogon’) Details

Common name	stonecrop
Botanical name	Sedum makinoi 'Ogon'
Plant type	Herbaceous perennial
Family	Crassulaceae
Hardiness zone	6 - 9
Water	Dry to medium
Maintenance	Low
Flower color	Yellow-green
Flowering period	August
Height	0 - 0.25 feet
Width	0.25 to 1 ft.