About
Sedum acre, the biting stonecrop, is a mat-forming, hairless, succulent perennial with small, ovoid, fleshy leaves close to the stems. Five-petalled, yellow, star-shaped flowers are produced from May to July. Bees enjoy its nectar. A rewarding and easy-care native stonecrop for a sunny, very well-drained rock garden, wall or roof garden.
About the genus
Sedum, the stonecrops, are annuals, herbaceous or evergreen perennials with succulent stems and leaves and clusters of small, star-shaped flowers in summer or autumn. Excellent plants for a sunny, well-drained rock garden, border or container.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Rock garden, Wildlife gardens, Wildflower meadow, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden
Native toEurope Africa Turkey
ToxicitySap can be a irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care notes
CultivationMay grow in a wide range of wello drainedsoils and be invasive. As it's drought tolerant this plant naturally occurs on well-draining such as dunes, grassland, cracks on walls in sun. See hardy cacti and succulent cultivation
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or division
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free