Rhodiola pachyclados
gray stonecrop
A clump-forming, semi-evergreen, low-growing alpine succulent, similar to sedum, with rosettes of grey-green foliage which catch and hold droplets of water, making it look very pretty. Very small white to pale pink flowers appear in the summer. Good for edging or groundcover in hot, dry areas of the garden or an alpine trough or rock garden. May be evergreen in mild climates
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Grey Silver Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Pink | Grey Silver Green | ||
| Autumn | Grey Silver Green | |||
| Winter | Grey Silver Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
A genus of flowering perennials, mainly propagated as ground cover with tall, fleshy stems and yellow-green flowers, sometimes tinged with red
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Afghanistan to Pakistan
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained sandy to loamy soil in a sunny and dry area of the garden. See hardy cact and succulent cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by stem cuttings; these root very easily
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Conservatory and greenhouse
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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