Sedum
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Sedum
Sedum
Sedum plants are succulents known for their thick, fleshy leaves that store water. They come in various shapes and colors, adding beauty to gardens and rockeries.
Habitat: Gardens, Rockeries
Appearance
The Sedum has thick, fleshy leaves that store water, often forming rosettes or trailing mats. Its small, star-shaped flowers typically appear in dense clusters, displaying vibrant shades of pink, red, yellow, or white, creating a striking contrast against its succulent foliage.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderSaxifragalesFamilyCrassulaceaeGenusSedum
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its common name, stonecrop, means it can grow right on top of rocks!
Many Sedum flowers smell sweet, which attracts lots of tiny beneficial insects.
Sedum plants are popular for making 'green roofs' on buildings.
Some Sedum species can change their leaf color to bright red in chilly weather!
Special abilities
Ability
Water Storage Genius
Sedum has succulent leaves that store water, helping it survive long periods of drought in dry places.
Ability
Sun Power Specialist
Sedum uses a special photosynthesis (CAM) to absorb CO2 at night, saving water during hot, sunny days.
Ability
Rooting Resilience
Sedum can sprout new plants from a single leaf or stem piece, helping it spread easily in new spots.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 5-75 cm
- Spread
- 10-90 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late summer to fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Gathers nectar and pollen
pollinates
Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
Feeds on nectar from flowers
eaten by
Garden Snail
Helix aspersa
Eats tender leaves and stems
pollinates
Hoverfly
Eupeodes corollae
Visits flowers for nectar
Traits
Groundcover
Groundcover plants are low-growing vegetation that spreads horizontally to cover the ground, often suppressing weeds and preventing soil erosion.
Evergreen
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Succulent
Succulent plants have thickened, fleshy parts, usually leaves or stems, adapted to store water in arid climates.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Stonecrop
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Sedum plants are safe to touch and handle, but avoid ingesting any part of the plant.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Sedum?
5-75 cm
How wide does Sedum spread?
10-90 cm
How big are the flowers on Sedum?
0.5-2 cm
When does Sedum bloom?
Late summer to fall
Is Sedum edible?
Yes
Is Sedum toxic?
None
What is Sedum's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Sedum pollinated?
Insect
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