Sedum borschii

Plants for pollinators
Alpine Rockery Cactus Succulent

A low-growing, mat-forming evergreen perennial succulent with clusters of jelly-bean like leaves which vary in colour from green, yellow, orange, brown and red depending on the season and fluctuations in temperature. Star-shaped white flowers appear in spring to summer. Equally works well as ground cover, in pots and containers or a rock garden

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

Up to 10 cm

Max Spread

0-0.1 metre

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0-0.1 metre
Max Height
Up to 10 cm

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
Unresolved
Plant Range
USA (Idaho, Montana)

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

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Ground cover

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free