Sedum spurium
Caucasian stonecrop
A vigorous, mat-forming, semi-evergreen perennial to 10cm tall, with fleshy, toothed leaves held on spreading, rooting stems. Star-shaped, pink or white flowers are produced in rounded clusters in late summer
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi 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
- Caucasus, Armenia, N. Iran
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 in early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
Pruning
Trim back after flowering to maintain shape
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails and vine weevil larvae
Diseases
May be susceptible to fungal and bacterial crown and root rots
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