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Cactus Succulent

Sedum acre
  • RHS Plants for pollinators

biting stonecrop

A mat-forming, hairless, succulent perennial with small, ovoid, fleshy leaves close to the stems. Flowers are five-petalled, yellow and star shaped. They bloom from May to July. Bees enjoy its nectar

Other common names
bird's bread
common stonecrop
see morecountry pepper
creeping Jack
ginger
gold dust
golden moss
Jack of the buttery
love and tangle
pricket
prick-madam
tangle tail
wall moss
wall paper
wall pepper
creeping Charlie
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Yellow Green Red
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Crassulaceae
Native to the UK
Yes
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Matforming
Potentially harmful
Sap can be a irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Genus

Sedum may be annuals or herbaceous or evergreen perennials with succulent stems and leaves and clusters of small, star-shaped flowers in summer or autumn

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Europe Africa Turkey

How to grow

Cultivation

May grow in a wide range of wello drainedsoils and be invasive. As it's drought tolerant this plant naturally occurs on well-draining such as dunes, grassland, cracks on walls in sun. See hardy cacti and succulent cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by seed or division

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Coastal
  • Rock garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Wildflower meadow
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Ground cover
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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