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Summary

Physical Characteristics

Sedum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.

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Synonyms

Sedum rhodanthum. A.Gray.

Plant Habitats

Edible Uses

Leaves - raw or cooked as a potherb[183, 212]. Chopped finely and added to salads[183]. Best used when they are young[83].

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Composition

Figures in grams (g) or miligrams (mg) per 100g of food.

Leaves (Dry weight)

361 Calories per 100g
Water : 0%
Protein: 13.1g; Fat: 16.4g; Carbohydrate: 55.7g; Fibre: 29.5g; Ash: 14.8g;
Minerals - Calcium: 3820mg; Phosphorus: 885mg; Iron: 41mg; Magnesium: 0mg; Sodium: 0mg; Potassium: 0mg; Zinc: 0mg;
Vitamins - A: 574mg; Thiamine (B1): 2.46mg; Riboflavin (B2): 1.97mg; Niacin: 0mg; B6: 0mg; C: 492mg;
Reference: [ 218]
Notes:

Medicinal Uses

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None known

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Other Uses

None known

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

Prefers a fertile well-drained soil in a sunny position[200]. Established plants are drought tolerant[200]. A good plant for the flower border[83]. This species has pink to white flowers[200]. All members of this genus are said to have edible leaves, though those species that have yellow flowers can cause stomach upsets if they are eaten in quantity[62, 85].

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Plant Propagation

Seed - surface sow in spring in well-drained soil in a sunny position in a greenhouse. Do not allow the soil to dry out. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle, and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant out in early summer of the following year. Division in spring or early summer. Very easy, larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We have found that it is better to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in light shade in a cold frame until they are well established before planting them out in late spring or early summer.

Other Names

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Native Range

NORTHERN AMERICA: United States (Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah)

Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :

Related Plants

Latin Name	Common Name	Habit	Height	Hardiness	Growth	Soil	Shade	Moisture	Edible	Medicinal	Other
Sedum acre	Common Stonecrop, Goldmoss stonecrop, Gold Moss Sedum	Perennial	0.1	4-9	F	LMH	N	DM	1	2	3
Sedum aizoon	Sedum	Perennial	0.4	4-10	M	LMH	N	DM	1	1
Sedum album	Small Houseleek, White stonecrop, Sedum, Stonecrop	Perennial	0.1	6-8	M	LMH	N	DM	1	1	3
Sedum anacampseros	Loce Restorer	Perennial	0.1	5-9		LMH	SN	DM	1	0	3
Sedum arboroseum	Garden Stonecrop	Perennial	0.5	5-9		LMH	SN	DM	1	2
Sedum divergens	Pacific Stonecrop	Perennial	0.2	5-9		LMH	N	DM	1	1
Sedum forsterianum	Stonecrop	Perennial	0.2	6-9		LMH	N	DM	1	0
Sedum japonicum		Perennial	0.2	-		LMH	N	DM	1	0
Sedum kamtschaticum	Orange stonecrop, Kamschataka Sedum, Kamschataka Stonecrop	Perennial	0.1	4-10	M	LMH	N	DM	1	2	2
Sedum lanceolatum	Spearleaf Stonecrop, Subalpine stonecrop	Perennial	0.2	5-9		LMH	N	DM	1	1
Sedum lineare	Needle stonecrop	Perennial	0.3	6-9		LMH	N	DM	1	1
Sedum makinoi	Stonecrop, Sedum	Perennial	0.2	8-10	M	LMH	N	DM	1	2
Sedum oreganum	Oregon stonecrop	Perennial	0.2	5-9		LMH	N	DM	1	0	2
Sedum rupestre	Crooked Yellow Stonecrop	Perennial	0.1	6-9		LMH	SN	DM	1	0	2
Sedum sarmentosum	stringy stonecrop	Perennial	0.1	6-9		LMH	N	DM	1	1
Sedum sediforme		Perennial	0.5	7-10		LMH	N	M	1	0
Sedum spathulifolium	Broadleaf Stonecrop, Purdy's stonecrop, Yosemite stonecrop, Stonecrop, Blood Leaf Sedum	Perennial	0.1	6-10	M	LMH	SN	DM	1	1	3
Sedum spectabile	Ice Plant	Perennial	0.4	5-9		LMH	N	DM	2	1	3
Sedum spurium	Caucasian Stonecrop	Perennial	0.2	6-9		LMH	N	DM	1	0	3
Sedum stenopetalum	Wormleaf Stonecrop	Perennial	0.2	5-9		LMH	N	DM	1	1
Sedum stoloniferum	Stolon stonecrop, Sedum	Perennial	0.2	7-9	M	LMH	N	DM	1	0
Sedum telephium	Orpine	Perennial	0.5	4-8		LMH	FSN	DM	1	2
Sedum ternatum	Woodland stonecrop or Wild stonecrop	Perennial	0.2	3-9	M	LMH	FSN	DM	2	0	2

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

Sedum - (A.Gray.)Jacobsen.