Overview
Sedum rupestre silver-leaved is a matforming, trailing alpine rockery in the genus Sedum, part of the Crassulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Sedum rupestre silver-leaved grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include coastal, patio and container plants, rock garden, wildlife gardens and low maintenance.
About
Sedum rupestre 'silver-leaved', commonly known as silver reflexed stonecrop, is a matforming, trailing succulent within the Sedum genus. This evergreen alpine rockery plant thrives in full sun on well-drained soils ranging from chalk to clay, and is hardy to UK zone H4. It suits sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects and is ideal for rock gardens, coastal areas, patios, and wildlife gardens. During summer and autumn, it produces clusters of small, star-like flowers, adding seasonal interest to low-maintenance planting schemes.
About the genus
Sedum is a large genus of flowering plants in the family Crassulaceae, members of which are commonly known as stonecrops. The genus has been described as containing up to 600 species, subsequently reduced to 400–500. They are leaf succulents found primarily in the Northern Hemisphere, but extending into the southern hemisphere in Africa and South America.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Sedum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Sedum rupestre silver-leaved size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery, Cactus Succulent
- Habit
- Matforming, Trailing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Wildlife gardens, Low Maintenance
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Sedum rupestre silver-leaved
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Sedum rupestre silver-leaved?
Sedum rupestre silver-leaved prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Sedum rupestre silver-leaved need?
Sedum rupestre silver-leaved is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Sedum rupestre silver-leaved hardy in the UK?
Sedum rupestre silver-leaved has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Sedum rupestre silver-leaved?
Softwood cuttings.
More in the Sedum genus
- Sedum 'Autumn Joy'Autumn Joy Stonecrop
- Sedum ' Aquarel'Stonecrop
- Sedum alboroseumStonecrop
- Sedum alboroseum 'Variegatum'Stonecrop
- Sedum maximumStonecrop
- Sedum maximum atropurpureum of gardensStonecrop
- Sedum maximum haematodesStonecrop