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Sedum rupestre L.

reflexed stonecrop

A vigorous, mat-forming perennial, with succulent, pointed, cylindrical leaves. In summer upright stems to 15cm carry clusters of star-shaped yellow flowers, pendent in bud but turning upward as they open

Other common names
cock's comb stonecrop
deep green stonecrop
see moreIberian stonecrop
reflexed-leaved stonecrop
rock stonecrop
St Vincent's Rocks stonecrop
stone orpine
stone-hore
stonor
trick-madam
trip-madam
Welsh stonecrop
prick-madam
Synonyms
Sedum albescens Haw.
Sedum reflexum L.
see moreSedum rupestre subsp. albescens
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Yellow Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H5
Botanical 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
Europe

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 softwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Garden edging
  • Ground cover
Pruning

Trim back after flowering to maintain shape

Pests

May be susceptible to vine weevil larvae

Diseases

May be susceptible to fungal and bacterial crown and root rots

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