Burro's Tail (Sedum morganianum): Cascading Succulent Beads

Burro's tail (Sedum morganianum), also called donkey's tail, is a unique trailing succulent with stems densely covered in plump, overlapping, blue-green, teardrop-shaped leaves that resemble braided tails. It produces small, pink to red, star-shaped flowers at stem tips in summer.

Habit

Stems trail 2–4 feet or more. The leaves are very fragile and detach easily—handle minimally. Ideal for hanging baskets, tall pots, and wall crevices where the stems can cascade freely.

Culture

Bright light (some direct sun); well-draining cactus/succulent soil. Water thoroughly but allow to dry completely. Drought-tolerant. Minimum temperature 40°F. Easy to propagate from leaf or stem cuttings.

Taxonomy

• Family: Crassulaceae
• Genus: Sedum
• Species: morganianum