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Sedum spurium

Caucasian stonecrop

A vigorous, mat-forming, semi-evergreen perennial to 10cm tall, with fleshy, toothed leaves held on spreading, rooting stems. Star-shaped, pink or white flowers are produced in rounded clusters in late summer

Other common names
crimson stonecrop
large fringed stonecrop
Synonyms
Phedimus spurius
Sedum spurium green-flowered
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Pink White Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Crassulaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Matforming
Genus

Sedum may be annuals or herbaceous or evergreen perennials with succulent stems and leaves and clusters of small, star-shaped flowers in summer or autumn

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Caucasus, Armenia, N. Iran

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow 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

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or by softwood cuttings in early summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Banks and slopes
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Ground cover
Pruning

Trim back after flowering to maintain shape

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, snails and vine weevil larvae

Diseases

May be susceptible to fungal and bacterial crown and root rots

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