About
Sedum furfuraceum is a compact, evergreen succulent about 30 cm tall with a bushy habit and egg-shaped, dark-green, fleshy leaves with a crackled surface that turns purple in high light. White, star-shaped flowers with hints of pink appear in spring. A beautiful and rewarding succulent for a sunny greenhouse bench or windowsill.
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
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants
Native toMexico
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a sheltered position in moderately fertile, well-drained, alkaline to neutral soil in full sun. Ideal for container cultivation. 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