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Sedum laxum heckneri
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Heckner's Stonecrop |
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Form: |
Succulent |
Growth habit: |
Low, spreading or cascading |
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Size: |
2" h x spreading |
Deciduous: |
Evergreen |
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Flowering Season: |
Spring |
Growth Rate: |
Fast to moderate |
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Flower Color: |
White to pink |
Hardiness: |
to 5 degrees F |
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Exposure: |
Part-sun |
Cultural Uses: |
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Soil Moisture: |
Semi-dry |
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Soil Type: |
Sandy, rocky, well-draining |
CNPS Status: |
RED "4" 1-1-2
CNPS listed as "Rare" |
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Family: |
Crassulaceae |
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Distribution: |
n Outer North Coast Ranges, Klamath
Ranges and sw Oregon |
Habitat: |
Upper montane coniferous forests;
Generally steep serpentine or gabbro outcrops |
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Wildlife Value: |
Hummingbirds, bees, butterflies and other
insects collect nectar from the flowers. Some forms of wildlife browse
the plant for moisture. |
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Description:
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Dense compact succulent, spreads under favorable
conditions. While considered "Rare" (List 4) in California, it's
endangered in Oregon. |
