Sedum palmeri
A spreading perennial succulent with multiple branching stems, that form rosettes of fleshy, spoon shaped grey-green leaves with pointed tips. Leaves flush reddish-pink in strong light or cold temperatures. Flowers are yellow and produced in clusters on short stems in spring
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Neutral, AlkalineColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Grey Silver Pink | |||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver Pink |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- 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
- Mexico
How to grow
Cultivation
Under glass grow in loam-based compost with added perlite, positioning plants in bright, filtered light. Water freely in the growing season and apply a half-strength liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. Potted plants can be moved onto the patio in summer. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by seed, or by softwood cuttings or leaf cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Houseplants
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Rock garden
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects, mealybugs and vine weevils when grown under glass, and to slugs and snails when grown outdoors
Diseases
May be susceptible to fungal and bacterial crown and root rots
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