About
Sedum monregalense is a dense, flat, fast-growing, creeping, evergreen, succulent perennial with lime-green rosettes of rosebud-shaped leaves that may turn bronze during very cold or hot periods. Small, white, star-shaped flowers appear in spring and summer. Ideal for partly shaded ground cover or weed control.
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
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Cactus Succulent
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Rock garden
Native toW Mediterranean
Care notes
CultivationGrow 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 stem cuttings in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free