Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver Purple | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green Grey Silver Purple | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver Purple | |||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver Purple |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- 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
- W North America
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a sheltered position in moderately fertile, well-drained, alkaline to neutral soil in full sun. Useful in carpet bedding schemes. See hardy cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by seed or softwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails, vine weevil grubs, scale insects and mealybugs
Diseases
May be susceptible to fungal and bacterial crown and root rots
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