This genus of succulent annuals, perennials and sub-shrubs can be evergreen or deciduous and form a prostrate or upright habit. The lush fleshy leaves are tubular-shape and the yellow to pink star-shaped flowers appear in a cluster from spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 4 to 11

Sedum species are naturally found in many parts of the northern hemisphere and South America growing in a variety of regions from woodlands to arid areas. 

They grow in well drained moderately fertile soil that is tending alkaline in a sunny to shaded positions and are frost sensitive but drought tolerant. 

These attractive fleshy succulents are grown for their foliage, flowers and drought hardness. They are planted in rockeries or arid gardens. They are also used in pots, tubs and planter boxes or grown on roof gardens. They establish in one season and require little maintenance. If grown under glass place in a bright sunny position and water well during summer but very little in winter. ID 648

Sedum (SAY-dum) species

“Sedum”, Latin word meaning “to sit” - referring to the way this plant appears to sit on the rocks it grows amongst.

Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Stonecrops and Houseleakes