Sedum Makinoi Ogan – Golden Japanese Stonecrop

Sedum makinoi ‘Ogon’ – Vibrant Succulent Groundcover

Add a brilliant burst of golden color to your garden with Sedum makinoi ‘Ogon’, also known as Golden Japanese Stonecrop. This compact, spreading succulent is loved for its glowing chartreuse-to-golden-yellow foliage, which brings brightness and contrast to any planting design.

With its low, mat-forming growth, ‘Ogon’ works beautifully as a living groundcover, trailing accent in containers, or cascading feature in hanging baskets. In summer, it may also reward you with clusters of starry yellow or white blooms, enhancing its cheerful, sunlit charm.

Hardy, drought-tolerant, and nearly effortless to grow, this variety is a favorite for rock gardens, xeriscapes, and low-maintenance landscapes.

Why You’ll Love It

• Brilliant Golden Foliage – Leaves shift from chartreuse to glowing gold in full sun.
• Versatile Groundcover – Forms a dense, weed-suppressing mat, 2–3" tall and 12–18" wide.
• Perfect Trailing Accent – Shines in containers, hanging baskets, or spilling over borders.
• Effortless & Resilient – Drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and thrives in tough conditions.
• Seasonal Blooms – Produces dainty clusters of star-shaped flowers.

 Care Guide

• Light: Full sun for the brightest golden tones; tolerates partial shade.
• Water: Low water needs—allow soil to dry between waterings; reduce in winter.
• Soil: Prefers sandy, gravelly, well-draining mixes.
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 6–9; protect from heavy frost in colder areas.

 Perfect For

• Rock gardens & xeriscapes
• Groundcover between stepping stones
• Borders, edges, & patio containers
• Hanging baskets with cascading color
• Year-round texture & contrast in sunny spaces

Bring lasting radiance to your garden with Sedum makinoi ‘Ogon’—a glowing, easy-care succulent that thrives with minimal effort.

The first photo serves a display purpose only.The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 80mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same. 

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