About
An evergreen, low-growing, mat-forming perennial to 12cm tall with 'brain'-shaped, fleshy, blue-green succulent foliage. Clusters of small, star-shaped yellow flowers may appear in summer to autumn. An old, Austrian cultivar.
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
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent, Alpine Rockery
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Cottage and informal garden, 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
PruningTrim back after flowering to maintain shape. Remove any growth that is reverting
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to vine weevil larvae
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to fungal and bacterial crown and root rots