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Burro's Tail

Sedum morganianum

Burro's Tail is a medium-growing succulent, hardy in USDA zones 10-11, that matures to about 1-4 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade in well-drained and very-dry soil. Expect yellow, orange and pink blooms in summer. It attracts pollinators and songbirds, stands up well to deer, drought and poor soil, grows happily in containers.

USDA zones
10-11
Sun
Full sun, Part shade
Mature size
1-4 ft
Growth rate
Medium
Maintenance
Low
Soil
Well-drained, Very-dry
Bloom color
Yellow, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Bloom season
Summer
Attracts
Pollinators, Songbirds
Tough against
Deer, Drought, Poor soil
Native to
Mexico (Veracruz, Puebla, Chiapas)

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