Stonecrop
Sedum spp.
Sedum dendroideum 1 by Stan Shebs (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Full Sun
Easy care
Moderate watering
Tender
6a-10b
USDA zone
-23°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
1m | Max | 1m |
5cm | Min | 10cm |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has no fragrance
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Stonecrop Overview
Sedum is a very large genus of almost 500 species in the stonecrop family, Crassulaceae. They are native to the Northern Hemisphere, extending further south in some regions. Plants in this genus are extremely variable, with alternate, opposite or whorled leaves. Most are succulent annuals, others being evergreen or deciduous perennials and shrubs, some of which are now included in the Hylotelephium genus. Many Sedum plants are cultivated for their attractive succulent foliage which comes in a variety of colours and forms, and for their dainty star-shaped flowers. They thrive in rock garden settings, can provide useful groundcover and are now used extensively in green roof planting for their tough, drought-tolerant qualities. Tender species are popular as houseplants. Sedum plants are toxic if ingested and can irritate the skin.
Common problems with Stonecrop
How to propagate Stonecrop
Seed
Division
Divide in spring.
Cuttings
Special features of Stonecrop
Attractive leaves
Attractive flowers
Attracts bees
Particularly in late-flowering varieties
Autumn colour
Drought resistant
Other uses of Stonecrop
Suitable for rock gardens and borders. Foliage attracts bees and butterflies. Suitable for coastal conditions.
Planting For Butterflies - Host/Food Plants
Include these plants in your garden for butterflies to hatch out caterpillars on.
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