- Part Sun To Full Sun (At Least 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 2 - 4 Inches
- Mature Spread 6 - 10 Inches
- Growing Zones 7 - 9
You cannot help but admire the golden foliage of the Golden Japanese Sedum. Botanically known as Sedum makinoi 'Ogon', this stonecrop produces tiny golden leaves that form a thick, low-growing mat. Growing 2 to 4 inches tall, the Golden Japanese Sedum is easy to grow and suitable for a variety of planting uses.
The Golden Japanese Sedum tends to grow disease and pest-free, and once established, is even drought and heat tolerant. Furthermore, even rabbits and deer generally leave this stonecrop alone. Sedum is perfect for adding some color to a rock garden, hellstrip, or dry slope. Being small, it can even be planted into a rocky wall or grown in a container.
Golden Japanese Sedum Care
The Golden Japanese Sedum grows best in either full sun or partial shade. It requires free-draining soil as it will not tolerate its roots sitting in water; it will even grow in a rocky or sandy substrate. As a succulent, it does not need regular moisture so it is best to allow the soil to dry out between watering. Fertilization is generally not required.
Pruning is not usually required. However, any leggy stems can be pinched back to encourage new growth. In colder areas, you can pot up this sedum to overwinter indoors.
Golden Japanese Sedum Spacing
When mature, the Golden Japanese Sedum can reach a height and spread of 4 inches by 10 inches. If growing to form ground cover, you can plant Golden Japanese Sedum at a spacing of around 6 to 8 inches apart.
Golden Japanese Sedum Plant Facts
USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-9 |
Foliage Color(s): Green with Red Stems |
Exposure: Part Sun to Sun |
Height: 2-4 Inches |
Spread: 6-10 Inches |
Soil Type: Porous, Rocky, Sandy |
Habit: Mounded |
Watering: Dry, Moderate |
Drought Tolerant: Yes |
Uses: Indoor/Outdoor |
Other Uses: Groundcover, Rock & Container Gardens |
Type: Succulent/Annual |
Scientific Name: Sedum makinoi 'Ogon' |
Common Name: Golden Japanese Sedum |
Other Name(s): Golden Japanese Stonecrop |
- SKU:
- SEDOGP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons

#5 Pot
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Pre-Ordered Plants
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Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
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Zone 10 | March 24th |
Zone 9 | March 31st |
Zone 8 | April 7th |
Zone 7 | April 14th |
Zone 6b | April 21st |
Zone 6a | April 28th |
Zone 5b | May 5th |
Zone 5a | May 12th |
Zone 4 | May 19th |
Zone 3 | May 26th |
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