Sedum hirsutum, Rhodiola hirsuta, Sedum hirsutum subsp. baeticum
A mat-forming, succulent perennial to 5cm tall, with rosettes of fleshy, light-green, finely hairy leaves. In early summer it produces short, branched flowerstems bearing upward-facing, starry white flowers. Grow in a wall crevice, rock garden or alpine trough
Up to 10 cm
0.1-0.5 metres
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Outdoors, grow in moderately fertile, sharply drained soil (with added grit) in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet. In very cold regions, grow in a cool greenhouse in shallow pans of peat-free, loam-based potting compost with added grit and a topdressing of grit, in full light. Water moderately in growth, applying a balanced liquid fertiliser at half-strength monthly. Water sparingly at other times
Propagate by seed. Remove offsets in summer
No pruning required
May be susceptible to vine weevil and aphids
Generally disease-free