About
A creeping, evergreen perennial to 5cm tall, with compactly set, fleshy, dark green leaves held on succulent stems. A good plant for a raised bed or trough, and can also be grown as a houseplant. In summer, starry yellow flowers are produced.
About the 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
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeHouseplants, Alpine Rockery
HabitTrailing
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesHouseplants, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationUnder glass, grow in peat-free, loam-based compost with added perlite, positioning plants in bright, filtered light. Water freely in the growing season and apply a half-strength liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. Potted plants can be moved onto the patio in summer. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to mealybugs and vine weevil larvae
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to fungal and bacterial crown and root rots