About
Sedum album, the white stonecrop, is a mat-forming, succulent, evergreen perennial to 10 cm with fleshy, cylindrical leaves that take on a red flush in autumn. Clusters of starry, white flowers are produced on branched stems above the foliage in summer. An easy-care and rewarding stonecrop for a sunny, very well-drained rock garden 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 moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent, Alpine Rockery
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Wildlife gardens
Native toEurope to Medit., Iran
Care notes
CultivationGrow 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
PruningTrim back after flowering to maintain shape
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free