About
Sedum spathulifolium, the spoon-leaved stonecrop, is a mat-forming, evergreen perennial to 6 cm with thick, obovate, silvery-grey leaves tinged with purple and sprays of starry, yellow flowers in summer. A beautiful and rewarding stonecrop for a sunny, very 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 moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Gravel garden, Rock garden, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Native toW North America
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a sheltered position in moderately fertile, well-drained, alkaline to neutral soil in full sun. Useful in carpet bedding schemes. See hardy cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or softwood cuttings
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