A trailing succulent forming long ropes densely packed with plump blue-green teardrop leaves coated in a chalky bloom, tipped with red-pink flowers in summer. Perfect tumbling from a hanging basket.
At a glance
- Plant type: Succulent
- Mature size: 10 cm H × 60 cm W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: very drought tolerant once established
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Burro's Tail
Sedum morganianum is a slow-growing succulent in the Crassulaceae family. It reaches around 10 cm tall and 60 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen and silver-grey foliage. Pink and red flowers appear in summer.
Where to grow Burro's Tail
Burro's Tail suits Mediterranean, warm-temperate and subtropical climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice.
Soil & planting
Burro's Tail does best in sandy and free-draining soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Burro's Tail is very drought tolerant once established, so once its roots are down it needs little supplementary water. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Burro's Tail after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Burro's Tail in the garden
Burro's Tail earns its place for pots and courtyard containers and hanging baskets. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Burro's Tail with other plants that enjoy the same very drought tolerant and Mediterranean climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Burro's Tail
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