Data specific to Sedums (Edit)
Origin: Western Europe including Norway, Sweden, Ireland, United Kingdom, France, Portugal and Spain.
Hardiness: Hardy - Can Handle Freezing Temps
Soil Type: Dry
Well drained
Other: It prefers acidic thin soils and thrives in crevices in rocks, on cliffs, and also grows inland on walls and hedge banks.
Plant uses and characteristics: Accent
Border
Containers
Pest resistant
Does not like wet feet

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Height: 1" to 2"
Plant Spread: slowly spreading
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Other: Pale pink
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Suitable Locations: Alpine Gardening
Uses: Provides winter interest
Groundcover
Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • English Stonecrop
  • Sedum
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Sedum anglicum
  • Synonym: Sedum anglicum subsp. pyrenaicum

Photo Gallery
Location: Sardinia, Italy
Date: 2018-12-21
Location: West coast Wales UK
Date: 2009-07-20
Location: West coast Wales UK
Date: 2009-07-20
Location: West coast Wales UK
Date: 2009-07-20
Location: West coast Wales UK
Date: 2009-07-20
Location: West coast Wales UK
Date: 2009-07-20
On rocks by the sea
Location: Near Col du Palas (2500m), Pyrenees, Spain
Date: Aug 14, 2006
Photo by Tigerente
Discussion Threads about this plant
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Thank you by valleylynn Oct 21, 2011 1:28 PM 2
Sedum album by sedumzz Oct 19, 2022 11:35 AM 7
Stone cap flowers by Chrismatt76 Jun 30, 2023 3:17 PM 0

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