About
Sedum sediforme is an evergreen, mat-forming, succulent perennial with rooting stems clothed with fleshy, lance-shaped, grey-green leaves to 2 cm long. Small, starry, yellow flowers are held on flower spikes above the foliage in summer. A rewarding and easy-care stonecrop for a sunny, well-drained rock garden or wall.
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
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Cactus Succulent
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Native toMediterranean
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
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to fungal and bacterial crown and root rots