Sedum acre
biting stonecrop
A mat-forming, hairless, succulent perennial with small, ovoid, fleshy leaves close to the stems. Flowers are five-petalled, yellow and star shaped. They bloom from May to July. Bees enjoy its nectar
Other common names
bird's breadcommon stonecrop
see morecountry pepper
creeping Jack
ginger
gold dust
golden moss
Jack of the buttery
love and tangle
pricket
prick-madam
tangle tail
wall moss
wall paper
wall pepper
creeping Charlie
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2鈥�5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1鈥�0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well鈥揹rained, 奥别濒濒鈥揹谤补颈苍别诲pH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green Red | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South鈥揻acing or 奥别蝉迟鈥揻补肠颈苍驳
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- Yes
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Potentially harmful
- Sap can be a irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Sedum may be annuals or herbaceous or evergreen perennials with succulent stems and leaves and clusters of small, star-shaped flowers in summer or autumn
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Europe Africa Turkey
How to grow
Cultivation
May grow in a wide range of wello drainedsoils and be invasive. As it's drought tolerant this plant naturally occurs on well-draining such as dunes, grassland, cracks on walls in sun. See hardy cacti and succulent cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by seed or division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Rock garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Wildflower meadow
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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