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Alpine RockeryCactus Succulent

Sedum pulchellum

flowering moss

A mat-forming, succulent perennial to 10cm tall, with fleshy, bright green, needle-like leaves. In late spring and early summer it produces horizontally branched clusters of starry, pink flowers. Plants may be short-lived but they self-seed freely

Other common names
widow's cross
Synonyms
Sedum pulchellum 'Sea Star'
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
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 Pink Green
Summer Pink Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
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
C & EC USA

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 seed or propagate by softwood cuttings in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Rock garden
  • Garden edging
  • Ground cover
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, snails, vine weevil grubs, scale insects and mealybugs

Diseases

May be susceptible to fungal and bacterial crown and root rots

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