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Sedum 'Lemon Ball' (Sedum mexicanum 'Lemon Ball') | $10.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Tender succulent grown as an annual here (not winter hardy in Colorado) • USDA Growing Zones: 7-10 (annual in Colorado) • Height: 4-8 inches • Spread: 12-18 inches (trailing)
🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late spring to summer • Colors: Small yellow flowers; grown mainly for chartreuse foliage • Flower Type: Tiny star-shaped clusters • Bloom Period: May-July
☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun to part sun • Water: Low — drought tolerant • Soil: Well-draining; sandy or gritty mix • Spacing: 12 inches apart
🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Birds: Minimal • Native Bees: Moderate nectar • Butterflies: Minor • Beneficial Insects: Some value
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Plant out after frost; excellent in containers • Summer: Very little care; avoid overwatering • Fall: Bring containers indoors before frost to keep it going • Winter: Not winter hardy outdoors in Colorado
🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Brilliant chartreuse-lemon foliage • Superb trailing 'spiller' for pots & baskets • Thrives on heat and neglect • Easy to overwinter as a houseplant • Note: ornamental only — not a culinary herb