Sedum sexangulare, commonly known as tasteless stonecrop or six-angle stonecrop, is a low-growing succulent plant belonging to the Crassulaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia but has also been introduced and naturalized in North America.
The plant forms a dense mat with stems that can extend up to 15 cm in length. Its leaves are fleshy, coming in shades of green or reddish-brown, and are arranged in whorls of six around the stem. The flowers are small and star-shaped, featuring five petals that can range in color from yellow-green to yellow-orange.
Sedum sexangulare thrives in well-draining soil with full sun exposure but can also tolerate partial shade. It is drought-tolerant once established, though it benefits from occasional watering during prolonged dry periods.
Golden sedum is a beautiful succulent with spoon-shaped leaves and a lotus-like form. Each leaf has a small tip at its end. The plant appears golden or yellow-green, making it instantly charming and delightful at first sight. FUN FACT · FROM THE LIBRARY
Often used as ground cover due to its low-growing habit and rapid spread through offsets or stem cuttings, Sedum sexangulare is also a magnet for pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hoverflies.
Overall, Sedum sexangulare is an easy-to-grow succulent with attractive foliage. It adds visual interest to rock gardens or container arrangements while providing ecological benefits by supporting pollinators.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Sedum
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 3-8
- Mature Height
- 15 cm
- Mature Spread
- 46 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green, Yellow, Red, Orange, Bronze, Brown
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Flower Size
- 0.25 cm to 0.51 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer
- Native Area
- Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Montenegro, Poland, Croatia, Slovenia, Belarus, Ukraine, Serbia, Lithuania, Hungary, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Albania, Romania, Latvia, Belgium, Netherlands