This rhizomatous perennial succulent has slender upright spreading woody stems that form a prostrate habit. It has cylindrical grey green pointed leaves and the small star-shaped yellow flowers appear in clusters above the foliage during summer.

Hardiness zones 7 to 10 

Sedum rupestre is naturally found from central to western Europe growing in rocky places along the coast and inland.  It grows in a well drained, sandy-stony soil that is tending alkaline and prefers an open sunny position tolerating frost and drought.

This Stonecrop is grown for its spreading habit and flowers. It is planted in small or arid gardens as a ground cover between stepping stones or used in rockeries the foliage contrast. It is suitable for inland and coastal regions establishing from division in 2 to 3 years and is planted in a patio pots or tubs as a spillover. ID 2833

Sedum (SAY-dum) rupestre (roo-PES-tree)

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