About
Sedum spurium, the Caucasian stonecrop, is a vigorous, mat-forming, semi-evergreen perennial to 10 cm with fleshy, toothed leaves held on spreading, rooting stems. Star-shaped, pink or white flowers in rounded clusters are produced in late summer. An excellent ground-cover 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 moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent, Alpine Rockery
HabitMatforming
FoliageSemi evergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Native toCaucasus, Armenia, N. Iran
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 division in spring or by softwood cuttings in early summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs, snails and vine weevil larvae
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to fungal and bacterial crown and root rots