Sedum adolphi Raym.-Hamet

Common name(s): Coppertone Stonecrop, Golden Sedum, Golden Glow Sedum, Adolph's Sedum

Family: Crassulaceae Subfamily: Sempervivoideae Synonym(s): Sedum nussbaumerianum Bitter
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Taken by Ken Harrington on 5th September, 2025 at Mt Coot tha Botanical Gardens, Queensland
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Cacti, Succulents, & Allies Properties
Origin(s)
Mexico
  • Veracruz: Indigenous
Plant Type
Succulent, Evergreen Succulent, Groundcover, Perennial, Trailing
Succulent,
Evergreen Succulent,
Groundcover,
Perennial,
Trailing
Climate Range(s) - Habitat
Arid-Humid
Arid-Humid
Climate Range(s) - Tolerance
Arid-Humid, Temperate Cool, Temperate Warm, Mediterranean, Tropical-Sub
Arid-Humid,
Temperate Cool,
Temperate Warm,
Mediterranean,
Tropical-Sub
Aspect Range(s)
Sun - Full, Shade - Light
Sun - Full,
Shade - Light
Habitat Range(s)
Arid-Humid, Shrub Steppe
Arid-Humid,
Shrub Steppe
Habitat Zone(s)
Cliffs, Dry Valley Slopes, Exposed, Exposed Stony embankments, Gullies / Valley's / Canyons, Hill Sides, Hills, Open areas, Ridges, Rock crevices, Rocky, Scattered, Well drained, Windy
Cliffs,
Dry Valley Slopes,
Exposed,
Exposed Stony embankments,
Gullies / Valley's / Canyons,
Hill Sides,
Hills,
Open areas,
Ridges,
Rock crevices,
Rocky,
Scattered,
Well drained,
Windy
Mature Height
150-200mm, 200-250mm
150-200mm,
200-250mm
Mature Width
500-550mm, 550-600mm
500-550mm,
550-600mm
Plant Shape
Bun - Broad Open
Bun - Broad Open
Bun - Broad Open Bun - Broad Open
Growth Rate
Moderate, Fast
Moderate,
Fast
Maturity
2-4 yrs.
2-4 yrs.
Life Span
15-30yrs
15-30yrs
Leaf Properties
Leaf Colour (front)
Orange Margin, Orange-red, Red-brown Margin, Orange-brown, Yellow-golden
Orange Margin,
Orange-red,
Red-brown Margin,
Orange-brown,
Yellow-golden
Leaf Colour (back)
Orange Margin, Orange-red, Red-brown Margin, Orange-brown, Yellow-golden
Orange Margin,
Orange-red,
Red-brown Margin,
Orange-brown,
Yellow-golden
Leaf Shape(s)
Lanceolate
Lanceolate
Obovate
Obovate
Lanceolate Lanceolate,
Obovate Obovate
Broad
Broad
Leaf Texture (front)
Glabrous
Glabrous
Smooth
Smooth
Waxy
Waxy
Glabrous Glabrous,
Smooth Smooth,
Waxy Waxy
Fleshy
Fleshy
Leaf Texture (back)
Glabrous
Glabrous
Smooth
Smooth
Waxy
Waxy
Glabrous Glabrous,
Smooth Smooth,
Waxy Waxy
Fleshy
Fleshy
Leaf Length(s)
20-25mm, 25-30mm
20-25mm,
25-30mm
Leaf Width(s)
8-9mm, 9-10mm, 10-15mm
8-9mm,
9-10mm,
10-15mm
Leaf Arrangement
Alternate
Alternate
Whorled
Whorled
Alternate Alternate,
Whorled Whorled
Leaf Aroma
None
None
Trunk / Stem Properties
Trunk / Stem Upper Colour(s)
Yellow Light
Yellow Light
Trunk / Stem Base Colour(s)
Yellow Light
Yellow Light
Trunk / Stem / Phylloclade Feature(s)
Stem-erect , Branched-densely , Stem-forked
Stem-erect,
Branched-densely,
Stem-forked
Inflorescence (Flower) Properties
Gender: Bisexual
Flowering Time (start)
Winter Late
Winter Late
Flowering Time (end)
Spring
Spring
Colour(s)
White
White
Aroma(s)
Perfumed-slight
Perfumed-slight
Flower Shape(s)
Stellate
Stellate
Stellate Stellate
Arrangement(s)
Corymb Simple
Corymb Simple
Umbel
Umbel
Corymb Simple Corymb Simple,
Umbel Umbel
Arrangement Size(s)
70-80mm, 80-90mm
70-80mm,
80-90mm
Flowers per Arrangement
many
many
Pollinator(s)
Bees, Butterflies
Bees,
Butterflies
Indusia (Fruiting Body) Properties
Type
Capsule Loculicidal
Capsule Loculicidal
Capsule Loculicidal Capsule Loculicidal
Aroma
None
None
Root Properties
Type
Fibrous
Fibrous
Fibrous Fibrous
Invasiveness
None
None
Soil Properties
pH Range(s)
Acid, Slightly Acid, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline, Alkaline
Acid,
Slightly Acid,
Neutral,
Slightly Alkaline,
Alkaline
Condition(s)
Moist
Moist
Moist-Dry
Moist-Dry
Moist Moist,
Moist-Dry Moist-Dry
Fertile , Poor , Shallow , Deep , Well Drained
Fertile,
Poor,
Shallow,
Deep,
Well Drained
Salinities
Slight
Slight
Slight Slight
Waterlogging Class
None
None
Watering Requirements
WR4 - allow soil to dry between watering, WR5 - soil should remain dry 4 - 5 days between watering, WR7 - reduce watering during dormant period
WR4 - allow soil to dry between watering,
WR5 - soil should remain dry 4 - 5 days between watering,
WR7 - reduce watering during dormant period
Other Properties / Uses
Bee Attraction
Moderate
Moderate
Bird Attraction
Insect
Insect
Butterfly Attraction
Moderate
Moderate
Frog Habitat
None
None
Coastal
2nd Line
2nd Line
Edible(s)
None
None
Drought Tolerance
Good
Good
Frost Tolerance
Light
Light
Snow Tolerance
None
None
Smog Tolerant
Moderate
Moderate
Landscape Use
Moderate
Moderate
Pests/Diseases
Root Rot Fungus, Scale, Slugs, Snails
Root Rot Fungus,
Scale,
Slugs,
Snails
Humidity Requirements
Low, Medium, High
Low,
Medium,
High
Fertilising Requirements
FR6, FR11
FR6,
FR11
Wind Tolerance
Moderate Winds, Hot / Humid Winds
Moderate Winds,
Hot / Humid Winds

General Notes

An eye catching succulent with golden yellow leaves, ideal for rockeries, borders, mixed gardens or succulent gardens or hanging baskets.

There is some cultivars available

  • Sedum adolphi 'Firestorm' green-yellow leaves with red margins
  • Sedum adolphi 'Lime Gold', lime green leaves with red-orange margins/tips