Sedum aizoon
Aizoon stonecrop
S. aizoon is a rhizomatous, deciduous perennial, to about 45cm tall, with upright, unbranched, red stems bearing coarsely-toothed, narrowly oval leaves up to 8cm long. In summer produces flattened clusters of small, yellow, star-shaped flowers
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | Yellow | Green | |
| Autumn | Red | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Potentially harmful
- May cause mild stomach upset if eaten, contact with sap may irritate skin. 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
- N Asia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a sheltered position in moderately fertile, well-drained, alkaline to neutral soil in full sun. See hardy cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to maintain shape or leave seedheads overwinter
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails, vine weevil grubs, scale insects and mealybugs
Diseases
May be subject to fungal and bacterial crown rot and root rots
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