About
Sedum dasyphyllum, the thick-leaved stonecrop, is a creeping, evergreen succulent to 5 cm with tiny, fleshy, silvery-grey leaves tightly crowded along the stems, taking on a pink or purple tinge when drought- or cold-stressed. Creamy-white flowers are produced on slender stems above the foliage in summer. A beautiful and easy-care stonecrop for a sunny, very well-drained rock garden or wall.
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
HabitTrailing, Matforming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Native toEurope, N. Africa
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
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs, snails, vine weevil grubs, scale insects and mealybugs
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to fungal and bacterial crown and root rots