Sedum rupestre 'Monstrosum Cristatum'
An evergreen, low-growing, mat-forming perennial to 12cm tall with 'brain'-shaped, fleshy, blue-green succulent foliage. Clusters of small, star-shaped yellow flowers may appear in summer to autumn. An old, Austrian cultivar
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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 | Blue Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Blue Green | ||
| Autumn | Yellow | Blue Green | ||
| Winter | Blue Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered 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
Accepted
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
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- Rock garden
- Ground cover
- Garden edging
Pruning
Trim back after flowering to maintain shape. Remove any growth that is reverting
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil larvae
Diseases
May be susceptible to fungal and bacterial crown and root rots
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