Sedum

Sedum, Stonecrop

Sedum spp.

Crassulaceae - Stonecrop Family

▼ Dragon's Blood Sedum (Sedium spurium 'Dragon's Blood')

▼ another Sedum spp. groundcover

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Sedum reflexum 'Angelina'

Sedum reflexum 'Blue Spruce'

▲ ▼ Sedum sexangulare - Tasteless Sedum

▲ ▼ Sedum sexangulare - Tasteless Sedum

Location near campus: several species/cultivars of Sedum can be found in the Xeriscape Garden, located about 3/4 mile south of campus, at the corner of National Avenue and Linwood.

  • succulent-leaved, herbaceous perennial groundcovers
  • usually have opposite leaves, which may be rounded, lanceolate or thickened and needle-like, depending on the species
  • flowers are white, yellow or red
  • spreads by rooting at the nodes of long, trailing stems
  • most prefer well-drained, fertile soil on full-sun sites, but some yellow-flowered types tolerate light to moderate shade
  • very easy to propagate and may spread by rooting of just a single leaf