Sedum — 39 species

Botanical species in the genus Sedum recorded in the PlantPeers database.

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Sedum acre

Sedum acre

Family: Crassulaceae

Cultivation

Sedum acre is a very cold-hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to around -25°c when dormant A very easily grown plant, it succeeds in most soils but prefers a sunny position in a fertile well-drained soil. Established plants are drought tolerant. Grows well on walls.

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Sedum album

Sedum album

Family: Crassulaceae

Cultivation

Sedum album is a moderately cold-hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to around -20°c when dormant. Requires a sunny position, tolerating only very light shade. A very easily grown plant, it succeeds in most soils but prefers a fertile well-drained soil.

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Sedum alfredii

Sedum alfredii

Family: Crassulaceae

Cultivation

Most Sedum species will grow best if given a moist, but well-drained, fairly fertile soil in a sunny position. Many of the species will do well in quite dry positions, in poor soils and in light shade - see notes on the plant's habitat for ideas about this. Most species are somewhat to very drought tolerant.

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Sedum anglicum

Sedum anglicum

Family: Crassulaceae

Cultivation

Sedum anglicum is a moderately cold-hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to around -20°c when dormant. Most Sedum species will grow best if given a moist, but well-drained, fairly fertile soil in a sunny position. Many of the species will do well in quite dry positions, in poor soils and in light shade - see notes on the plant's habitat for ideas about this.

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Sedum bulbiferum

Sedum bulbiferum

Family: Crassulaceae

Cultivation

Most Sedum species will grow best if given a moist, but well-drained, fairly fertile soil in a sunny position. Many of the species will do well in quite dry positions, in poor soils and in light shade - see notes on the plant's habitat for ideas about this. Most species are somewhat to very drought tolerant.

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Sedum cepaea

Sedum cepaea

Family: Crassulaceae

Cultivation

Sedum cepaea is a moderately cold-hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to around -15°c when dormant. Most Sedum species will grow best if given a moist, but well-drained, fairly fertile soil in a sunny position. Many of the species will do well in quite dry positions, in poor soils and in light shade - see notes on the plant's habitat for ideas about this.

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Sedum dasyphyllum

Sedum dasyphyllum

Family: Crassulaceae

Cultivation

Sedum dasyphyllum is not a very cold-hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to around -8°c when dormant. Most Sedum species will grow best if given a moist, but well-drained, fairly fertile soil in a sunny position. Many of the species will do well in quite dry positions, in poor soils and in light shade - see notes on the plant's habitat for ideas about this.

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Sedum dendroideum

Sedum dendroideum

Family: Crassulaceae

Cultivation

Sedum dendroideum is not a very cold-hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to around -8°c when dormant. Most Sedum species will grow best if given a moist, but well-drained, fairly fertile soil in a sunny position. Many of the species will do well in quite dry positions, in poor soils and in light shade - see notes on the plant's habitat for ideas about this.

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Sedum diffusum

Sedum diffusum

Family: Crassulaceae

Cultivation

Sedum diffusum is not a very cold-hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to around -8°c when dormant. Most Sedum species will grow best if given a moist, but well-drained, fairly fertile soil in a sunny position. Many of the species will do well in quite dry positions, in poor soils and in light shade - see notes on the plant's habitat for ideas about this.

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Sedum divergens

Sedum divergens

Family: Crassulaceae

Cultivation

Sedum divergens is a moderately cold-hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to around -20°c when dormant. Most Sedum species will grow best if given a moist, but well-drained, fairly fertile soil in a sunny position. Many of the species will do well in quite dry positions, in poor soils and in light shade - see notes on the plant's habitat for ideas about this.

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Sedum drymarioides

Sedum drymarioides

Family: Crassulaceae

Cultivation

Most Sedum species will grow best if given a moist, but well-drained, fairly fertile soil in a sunny position. Many of the species will do well in quite dry positions, in poor soils and in light shade - see notes on the plant's habitat for ideas about this. Most species are somewhat to very drought tolerant.

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Sedum elatinoides

Sedum elatinoides

Family: Crassulaceae

Cultivation

Most Sedum species will grow best if given a moist, but well-drained, fairly fertile soil in a sunny position. Many of the species will do well in quite dry positions, in poor soils and in light shade - see notes on the plant's habitat for ideas about this. Most species are somewhat to very drought tolerant.

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Sedum emarginatum

Sedum emarginatum

Family: Crassulaceae

Cultivation

Most Sedum species will grow best if given a moist, but well-drained, fairly fertile soil in a sunny position. Many of the species will do well in quite dry positions, in poor soils and in light shade - see notes on the plant's habitat for ideas about this. Most species are somewhat to very drought tolerant.

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Sedum forsterianum

Sedum forsterianum

Family: Crassulaceae

Cultivation

Sedum forsterianum is a moderately cold-hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to around -15°c when dormant. Most Sedum species will grow best if given a moist, but well-drained, fairly fertile soil in a sunny position. Many of the species will do well in quite dry positions, in poor soils and in light shade - see notes on the plant's habitat for ideas about this.

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Sedum hakonense

Sedum hakonense

Family: Crassulaceae

Cultivation

Most Sedum species will grow best if given a moist, but well-drained, fairly fertile soil in a sunny position. Many of the species will do well in quite dry positions, in poor soils and in light shade - see notes on the plant's habitat for ideas about this. Most species are somewhat to very drought tolerant.

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Sedum hispanicum

Sedum hispanicum

Family: Crassulaceae

Cultivation

Sedum hispanicum is not a very cold-hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to around -8°c when dormant. Most Sedum species will grow best if given a moist, but well-drained, fairly fertile soil in a sunny position. Many of the species will do well in quite dry positions, in poor soils and in light shade - see notes on the plant's habitat for ideas about this.

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Sedum japonicum

Sedum japonicum

Family: Crassulaceae

Cultivation

Sedum japonicum is a moderately cold-hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to around -15°c when dormant. Most Sedum species will grow best if given a moist, but well-drained, fairly fertile soil in a sunny position. Many of the species will do well in quite dry positions, in poor soils and in light shade - see notes on the plant's habitat for ideas about this.

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Sedum lanceolatum

Sedum lanceolatum

Family: Crassulaceae

Cultivation

Sedum lanceolatum is a moderately cold-hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to around -20°c when dormant. Most Sedum species will grow best if given a moist, but well-drained, fairly fertile soil in a sunny position. Many of the species will do well in quite dry positions, in poor soils and in light shade - see notes on the plant's habitat for ideas about this.

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Sedum laxum

Sedum laxum

Family: Crassulaceae

Cultivation

Sedum laxum is a moderately cold-hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to around -15°c when dormant. Most Sedum species will grow best if given a moist, but well-drained, fairly fertile soil in a sunny position. Many of the species will do well in quite dry positions, in poor soils and in light shade - see notes on the plant's habitat for ideas about this.

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Sedum leucocarpum

Sedum leucocarpum

Family: Crassulaceae

Cultivation

Most Sedum species will grow best if given a moist, but well-drained, fairly fertile soil in a sunny position. Many of the species will do well in quite dry positions, in poor soils and in light shade - see notes on the plant's habitat for ideas about this. Most species are somewhat to very drought tolerant.

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Sedum lineare

Sedum lineare

Family: Crassulaceae

Cultivation

Sedum lineare is a moderately cold-hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to around -15°c when dormant. Most Sedum species will grow best if given a moist, but well-drained, fairly fertile soil in a sunny position. Many of the species will do well in quite dry positions, in poor soils and in light shade - see notes on the plant's habitat for ideas about this.

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Sedum lydium

Sedum lydium

Family: Crassulaceae

Cultivation

Sedum lydium is a very cold-hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to around -25°c when dormant. Most Sedum species will grow best if given a moist, but well-drained, fairly fertile soil in a sunny position. Many of the species will do well in quite dry positions, in poor soils and in light shade - see notes on the plant's habitat for ideas about this.

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Sedum majus

Sedum majus

Family: Crassulaceae

Cultivation

Succeeds in most soils but prefers a fertile well-drained soil in a sunny position. Established plants are drought tolerant. This species has white flowers.

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Sedum makinoi

Sedum makinoi

Family: Crassulaceae

Cultivation

Sedum makinoi is a moderately cold-hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to around -15°c when dormant. Succeeds in a sunny position but, especially in hot-summer regions, it generally prefers a position with some shade in the middle of the day. Grows well in most soils but prefers a fertile well-drained soil which can be on the dry side.

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Sedum mexicanum

Sedum mexicanum

Family: Crassulaceae

Cultivation

Sedum mexicanum is not a very cold-hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to around -8°c when dormant. Most Sedum species will grow best if given a moist, but well-drained, fairly fertile soil in a sunny position. Many of the species will do well in quite dry positions, in poor soils and in light shade - see notes on the plant's habitat for ideas about this.

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Sedum montanum

Sedum montanum

Family: Crassulaceae

Cultivation

Most Sedum species will grow best if given a moist, but well-drained, fairly fertile soil in a sunny position. Many of the species will do well in quite dry positions, in poor soils and in light shade - see notes on the plant's habitat for ideas about this. Most species are somewhat to very drought tolerant.

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Sedum multicaule

Sedum multicaule

Family: Crassulaceae

Cultivation

Most Sedum species will grow best if given a moist, but well-drained, fairly fertile soil in a sunny position. Many of the species will do well in quite dry positions, in poor soils and in light shade - see notes on the plant's habitat for ideas about this. Most species are somewhat to very drought tolerant.

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Sedum oreganum

Sedum oreganum

Family: Crassulaceae

Cultivation

Succeeds in most soils but prefers a fertile well-drained soil in a sunny position. Established plants are drought tolerant. Can be grown on a wall.

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Sedum oryzifolium

Sedum oryzifolium

Family: Crassulaceae

Cultivation

Succeeds in most soils but prefers a fertile well-drained soil in a sunny position. Established plants are drought tolerant. All members of this genus are said to have edible leaves, though those species, like this one, that have yellow flowers can cause stomach upsets if they are eaten in quantity.

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Sedum polytrichoides

Sedum polytrichoides

Family: Crassulaceae

Cultivation

Most Sedum species will grow best if given a moist, but well-drained, fairly fertile soil in a sunny position. Many of the species will do well in quite dry positions, in poor soils and in light shade - see notes on the plant's habitat for ideas about this. Most species are somewhat to very drought tolerant.

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Sedum praealtum

Sedum praealtum

Family: Crassulaceae

Cultivation

Sedum praeltum is a moderately cold-hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to around -20°c when dormant. Succeeds in most soils but prefers a fertile well-drained soil in a sunny position. Established plants are drought tolerant.

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Sedum pulchellum

Sedum pulchellum

Family: Crassulaceae

Cultivation

Sedum pulchellum is not a very cold-hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to around -8°c when dormant. Most Sedum species will grow best if given a moist, but well-drained, fairly fertile soil in a sunny position. Many of the species will do well in quite dry positions, in poor soils and in light shade - see notes on the plant's habitat for ideas about this.

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Sedum rupestre

Sedum rupestre

Family: Crassulaceae

Cultivation

Sedum rupestre is a moderately cold-hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to around -15°c when dormant. Grows and flowers best in a sunny position, but tolerant of light shade. Succeeds in most soils but prefers a fertile well-drained soil.

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Sedum sarmentosum

Sedum sarmentosum

Family: Crassulaceae

Cultivation

Sedum sarmentosum is a moderately cold-hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to around -15°c when dormant. Succeeds in most soils but prefers a fertile well-drained soil in a sunny position. Established plants are drought tolerant.

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Sedum sediforme

Sedum sediforme

Family: Crassulaceae

Cultivation

Sedum sediforme is not a very cold-hardy plant, tolerating occasional temperatures down to around -8°c when dormant. Succeeds in most soils but prefers a fertile well-drained soil in a sunny position. Established plants are very drought tolerant.

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Sedum sexangulare

Sedum sexangulare

Family: Crassulaceae

Cultivation

Sedum sexangulare is a moderately cold-hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to around -15°c when dormant. Most Sedum species will grow best if given a moist, but well-drained, fairly fertile soil in a sunny position. Many of the species will do well in quite dry positions, in poor soils and in light shade - see notes on the plant's habitat for ideas about this.

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Sedum spathulifolium

Sedum spathulifolium

Family: Crassulaceae

Cultivation

Sedum spathulifolium i s hardy down to around -15°c A very easily grown plant, it succeeds in most soils but prefers a fertile well-drained soil in a sunny position. Tolerates some shade. Established plants are drought tolerant.

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Sedum stenopetalum

Sedum stenopetalum

Family: Crassulaceae

Cultivation

Sedum stenopetalum is a moderately cold-hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to around -30°c when dormant. Succeeds in most soils but prefers a fertile well-drained soil in a sunny position. Established plants are very drought tolerant, they grow well in dry soils and can be grown on a wall.

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Sedum tetractinum

Sedum tetractinum

Family: Crassulaceae

Cultivation

Most Sedum species will grow best if given a moist, but well-drained, fairly fertile soil in a sunny position. Many of the species will do well in quite dry positions, in poor soils and in light shade - see notes on the plant's habitat for ideas about this. Most species are somewhat to very drought tolerant.

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