About
A diminutive, creeping evergreen succulent about 5cm in height, forming basal rosettes of flat, oval greyish-green leaves, and flowers with white petals tinged or veined with pink, and red or black anthers, in early to late summer.
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 pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent
HabitTrailing
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, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
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 division in spring or by softwood cuttings in early summer
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