Sedum sexangulare subsp. montenegrinum

Plants for pollinators
Alpine Rockery Cactus Succulent

A hardy, low-growing, mat-forming evergreen succulent perennial with short, narrow columns which have spirals of 6 bright green leaves on each row. Leaves turn more of a reddish colour when temperatures are very hot or very cold. Star-shaped yellow flowers appear in the summer. Drought and heat-resistant and ideal within a mixed planting scheme of other, larger succulents

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Crassulaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
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

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, alkaline to neutral soil in full sun. See hardy cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by stem cuttings in spring

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free