Sedum rupestre L.
reflexed stonecrop
A vigorous, mat-forming perennial, with succulent, pointed, cylindrical leaves. In summer upright stems to 15cm carry clusters of star-shaped yellow flowers, pendent in bud but turning upward as they open
Other common names
cock's comb stonecropdeep green stonecrop
see moreIberian stonecrop
reflexed-leaved stonecrop
rock stonecrop
St Vincent's Rocks stonecrop
stone orpine
stone-hore
stonor
trick-madam
trip-madam
Welsh stonecrop
prick-madam
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- 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
- Europe
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 softwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
- Garden edging
- Ground cover
Pruning
Trim back after flowering to maintain shape
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil larvae
Diseases
May be susceptible to fungal and bacterial crown and root rots
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