Data specific to Sedums (Edit)
Origin: Native to North Africa: Morocco. And in southern Europe: France, including Corsica, Italy, including Sardinia, Portugal and Spain .
Category: Containers
Hardiness: Hardy - Can Handle Freezing Temps
Evergreen: Yes
Growth Habit: Ground cover
Soil Type: Well drained
Loamy / Medium
Sandy / light
Good draining potting mix
Other: Common in meadows, rocks, crevices of rocks, in its native habitat.
Plant uses and characteristics: Accent
Containers
Pest resistant
Does not like wet feet

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Plant Height: 2 to 3 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Suitable for miniature gardens
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Cuttings: Leaf
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Sedum
  • Stonecrop
Also sold as:
  • Sedum brevifolium induratum

Photo Gallery
Location: Oregon City, OR, zone 8
Date: 2022-05-11
Location: Opp, AL  Z8b
Date: 2015-08-30
Location: Jardim Botânico da Universidade de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
Date: 2023-06-09
Location: Jardim Botânico da Universidade de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
Date: 2023-06-09
Location: Spain.
Date: 2014-10-11
Joan Simon
Location: Oregon City, OR, zone 8
Date: 2024-07-17
Location: Near Monte Tolu ~1300, Corse
Date: Jun 4, 2007
Photo  by Tigerente

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