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Little Miss Sunshine Sedum

Sedum 'Little Miss Sunshine'

Category: Groundcover • Sedum

Little Miss Sunshine Sedum offers vibrant yellow foliage and is perfect for sunny borders and drought-tolerant gardens.

Mature Height: 12-18 inches
Mature Width: 12-24 inches
Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Late Summer
Light: Sun
Zone: Zones 4-9
Maintenance: Low
Growth Rate: Moderate
Season of Interest: Summer
Foliage: Evergreen
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Designed & Reviewed by

Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Little Miss Sunshine Sedum is a compact, low-growing perennial with vibrant golden-yellow foliage that turns reddish in the fall. It produces small, star-shaped yellow flowers in late summer, attracting pollinators.

Ideal Conditions

Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Prefers dry to moderate moisture levels.

Soil Preferences

Requires good drainage and can tolerate poor soil. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Sun Needs

Sun

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

bordermass plantingground cover

Special Features

Bright yellow foliagedrought-tolerantattracts pollinators

Wildlife Value

Attracts pollinators and provides habitat.

Resistance / Tolerance

Drought tolerant.

Notes from Our Designer

Great for rock gardens and sunny borders. Can be used to add color and texture.

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