Description Sedum 'Turquoise Tails' Care Guide FAQ/Common Issues Sedum sediforme 'Turquoise Tails' is a stonecrop succulent from the Crassulaceae family, native to the rocky, sun-baked Mediterranean landscape. This drought-tolerant succulent grows well in poor soils and harsh conditions. It works well as xeriscape ground cover and in container gardens. Sedum 'Turquoise Tails' forms upright, clumping clusters of thick, fleshy leaves in a blue-green to turquoise hue that earns its name. The leaves are small and densely packed along upright stems, creating a full, sculptural rosette-style habit that holds its color through heat and cold alike. It maintains this blue-green tone year-round. Summer brings clusters of pale yellow to creamy star-shaped flowers on upright stems that rise above the foliage in classic stonecrop style. The blooms attract pollinators and may produce pollen, so gardeners with seasonal allergies should keep that in mind. Sedum 'Turquoise Tails' is frost hardy and tolerates dry heated air indoors, balcony wind and rain, and drafty spots without trouble. It is pet friendly, so you can display it freely around curious cats and dogs. You can leave it up to ten days without water. Move it outside in summer and it stays outdoors well into autumn, or grow it year-round in warm zones. It typically grows six to twelve inches tall and spreads gradually outward in clumping clusters. Sedum sediforme 'Turquoise Tails' grows well in full sun to partial sun, needing at least four to six hours of direct sunlight daily. Water it deeply but infrequently, roughly every ten to fourteen days in summer and every three to four weeks in cooler months. Sedum 'Turquoise Tails' does best in fast-draining, gritty soil such as a cactus and succulent mix blended with perlite or coarse sand. It handles a broad temperature range from around 25°F up through hot summers well above 90°F, with strong frost tolerance. Sedum 'Turquoise Tails' is a moderate grower needing fertilizer only once in spring with diluted balanced or low-nitrogen succulent fertilizer. It is hardy in USDA zones 7 to 11, tolerating frost down to approximately 0°F. It grows outdoors year-round in Florida, California, Texas, Arizona, Hawaii, Louisiana, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, and Nevada, plus along the Oregon and Washington coasts. It can also grow successfully outdoors with minimal winter protection in cooler zones including Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Indiana, Maryland, Delaware, and parts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Q: Is Sedum sediforme 'Turquoise Tails' pet friendly? A: It is non-toxic and safe for cats and dogs. Q: What's the best way to tell when it needs water? A: Sedum sediforme 'Turquoise Tails' shows thirst through slightly wrinkled leaves. Let the soil dry out completely between waterings. Q: How much light does Sedum 'Turquoise Tails' need to keep its color? A: Place it in a south or west-facing window where it receives direct sun for most of the day. Indoor bright indirect light will maintain the foliage but won't produce the most intense turquoise shade. Q: Can it survive outdoors in cold climates? A: Sedum 'Turquoise Tails' survives down to 0°F and grows year-round in zones 7 to 11, including much of the upper South and mid-Atlantic states. Q: How do I propagate Sedum 'Turquoise Tails'? A: Take stem cuttings in spring or summer, let the cut end callous for a day or two, then place in dry, well-draining soil and water lightly once roots develop. Q: How quickly does it spread? A: Sedum 'Turquoise Tails' grows at a moderate pace, gradually spreading outward in clumping clusters over a season or two.
