Sedum — 39 species
Botanical species in the genus Sedum recorded in the PlantPeers database.

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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