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Sedum ochroleucum

A low-growing succulent perennial, with a compact, creeping habit and ascending stems bearing narrow, pointed, fleshy grey- to blue-green leaves sometimes flushed with red. Upright stems are topped with tight clusters of cream-coloured flowers in early summer

Synonyms
Sedum anopetalum
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Blue Grey Silver Red
Summer Cream Green Blue Grey Silver Red
Autumn Green Blue Grey Silver Red
Winter Green Blue Grey Silver Red
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Crassulaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Spreading branched, Trailing
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

How to grow

Cultivation

Thrives in loose, gritty, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. See hardy cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by softwood stem tip cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Banks and slopes
  • Ground cover
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to vine weevil larvae

Diseases

May be susceptible to fungal and bacterial crown and root rots, especially in damp conditions and poor drainage

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