White Stonecrop
Sedum album
Also listed as Oreosedum album, Leucosedum album
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A low-growing succulent groundcover with fleshy green leaves that often develop reddish tones in full sun, producing small white star-shaped flowers in early summer. It is extremely drought-tolerant and requires minimal care once established.
Why grow it
Sedum album is notably more compact and faster-spreading than many alpine sedums, making it efficient for covering larger groundcover areas quickly. It tolerates poor, shallow soils better than most herbaceous perennials, requiring no fertilization once established. Compared to other low-growing sedums, it produces reliable flower displays attractive to pollinators despite minimal inputs.
Watch out for
In humid or poorly drained sites, the dense mat can trap moisture and develop fungal issues, especially if overhead-watered. Established patches may require occasional thinning to prevent them from becoming overly thick and developing dead zones at the crown.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Crassulaceae
Native Range
Europe and Western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A low-growing succulent groundcover with fleshy green leaves that often develop reddish tones in full sun, producing small white star-shaped flowers in early summer. It is extremely drought-tolerant and requires minimal care once established.
Climate Match for your location
See how well White Stonecrop grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Sedum album is notably more compact and faster-spreading than many alpine sedums, making it efficient for covering larger groundcover areas quickly. It tolerates poor, shallow soils better than most herbaceous perennials, requiring no fertilization once established. Compared to other low-growing sedums, it produces reliable flower displays attractive to pollinators despite minimal inputs.
Watch out for
In humid or poorly drained sites, the dense mat can trap moisture and develop fungal issues, especially if overhead-watered. Established patches may require occasional thinning to prevent them from becoming overly thick and developing dead zones at the crown.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Crassulaceae
Native Range
Europe and Western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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