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Description
Sedum Alice Evans is a low-growing succulent plant that belongs to the Crassulaceae family. It is a hybrid of Sedum dasyphyllum and Sedum cauticola and was introduced in the market in 1995. This plant is known for its unique blue-gray foliage and pinkish-purple flowers that bloom in late summer. Sedum Alice Evans can grow up to 6 inches in height and spread up to 18 inches.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Phylum: | Spermatophyta |
| Class: | Magnoliopsida |
| Order: | Saxifragales |
| Family: | Crassulaceae |
| Genus: | Sedum |
Appearance
The leaves of Sedum Alice Evans are small, round, and fleshy with a blue-gray color. The plant has a spreading habit and forms a dense mat of foliage. The flowers of Sedum Alice Evans are star-shaped and pinkish-purple in color. They bloom in late summer and attract bees and butterflies. The plant can grow up to 6 inches in height and spread up to 18 inches.
Care Guide
Water: Sedum Alice Evans is drought-tolerant and does not require frequent watering. Water the plant deeply once a week during the growing season and reduce watering in winter.
Fertilization: Sedum Alice Evans does not require fertilization. However, you can feed the plant with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Soil: Sedum Alice Evans prefers well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0. You can use a cactus or succulent potting mix for planting.
Sunlight: Sedum Alice Evans prefers full sun to partial shade. Provide at least 6 hours of sunlight per day.
Hardiness Zones: Sedum Alice Evans is hardy in USDA zones 5a to 9b.
Common Pests & Diseases
Sedum Alice Evans is generally pest and disease-free. However, it can be affected by mealybugs, scales, and spider mites. You can control these pests by spraying the plant with neem oil or insecticidal soap. Sedum Alice Evans can also be affected by root rot, which is caused by overwatering. To prevent root rot, make sure the soil is well-draining and do not water the plant excessively.
Habitat
Sedum Alice Evans is native to Japan and is commonly found in rocky areas, cliffs, and slopes. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade.
Question and Answer
Q: Is Sedum Alice Evans a good ground cover?
A: Yes, Sedum Alice Evans is an excellent ground cover plant that forms a dense mat of foliage.
Q: Can Sedum Alice Evans be grown indoors?
A: Yes, Sedum Alice Evans can be grown indoors in a bright location with at least 6 hours of sunlight per day.
Q: How often should I water Sedum Alice Evans?
A: Water Sedum Alice Evans deeply once a week during the growing season and reduce watering in winter.
Q: What is the hardiness zone of Sedum Alice Evans?
A: Sedum Alice Evans is hardy in USDA zones 5a to 9b.
Related Plants
- Sedum dasyphyllum
- Sedum cauticola
- Sedum kamtschaticum
- Sedum spurium
References
- “Sedum ‘Alice Evans'” Missouri Botanical Garden, www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=250887.
- “Sedum Alice Evans” Plant Care Guide, www.joyusgarden.com/sedum-alice-evans-plant-care-guide/.
- “Sedum Alice Evans” Gardenia, www.gardenia.net/plant/sedum-alice-evans-stonecrop.
