Sedum sexangulare
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Sedum sexangulare

Sedum Sexangulare

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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.

CHARACTERISTICS

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
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Tasteless yellow Stonecrop en Tasteless stonecrop en Hexagon Stonecrop en Six-angled Stonecrop en Creeping jenny en Six-angled Sedum en Golddigger en Yellow Stonecrop
ALSO IN THE LIBRARY

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