Fish-Scale Sedum (Sedum tetractinum): Shade-Tolerant Succulent Groundcover

Fish-Scale Sedum: Unique Shade-Tolerant Succulent with Overlapping Foliage

Sedum tetractinum thrives in dry shade—unusual for sedums. Shallow, dry soils are no problem as it stores water in its foliage. Spreads by runners forming a mat of overlapping, rounded leaves resembling fish scales. Bright yellow flower spikes appear over shiny foliage in summer; autumn transforms evergreen foliage to reddish bronze. Easy to propagate—any piece roots.

Dry Shade Solution

• Thrives in dry shade (rare for sedums)
• Overlapping rounded leaves like fish scales
• Yellow flower spikes in summer
• Reddish bronze autumn color
• Evergreen
• Any piece roots to form new colony
• Avoid moist/waterlogged soil (rots easily)

Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: Well-drained
• Water: Dry
• Maintenance: Low

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