This perennial herb has spreading woody stems that root at the nodes and forms a prostrate habit. It has densely arranged bright green linear leaves that are tipped in red and the small star-shaped white flowers appear in flat topped clusters during summer.

Hardiness zones 7 to 10

Sedum lydiumis naturally found from western to central Turkey growing on rocky outcrops in moderately fertile well-drained sandy stony soils, that are tending alkaline. It prefers an open sunny position and is frost and drought tolerant.

This Stonecrop is grown for its foliage and spreading habit. It is planted in small or succulent gardens as a ground cover or used in rockeries as a spill-over. It is also grown in pots or hanging baskets, establishing from division in one season. It is suitable for coastal or inland regions and once establish requires little care.ID 3123

Sedum(SAY-dum) lydium(LEE-dee-um)

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