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least stonecrop

Sedum lydium

Low MaintenanceDrought Resistant

Genus: Sedum
Family: Crassulaceae

About this plant

A mat-forming evergreen perennial to 5cm tall, with tight rosettes of fleshy, cylindrical leaves; the foliage becomes red-flushed as temperatures drop in autumn. Starry, white flowers are held in clusters on short stems in summer

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in poor to moderately fertile, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, snails and vine weevil larvae

Diseases

May be susceptible to fungal and bacterial crown and root rots

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalLow MaintenancePatio ContainerWall Side BordersBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Gravel GardenBog GardenPond MarginsConservatory

Season of Interest

AutumnWinterSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years