Sedum Species, Creeping Stonecrop, White Stonecrop

Sedumalbum

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Sedum (SEE-dum)
Species
album (AL-bum)
Synonym
Sedum album var. micranthum
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Clovis, California

Menifee, California

Waukegan, Illinois

Cleveland, Ohio

New Freedom, Pennsylvania

Pocahontas, Tennessee

Lockhart, Texas

Mountlake Terrace, Washington

Spokane, Washington

West Bend, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
1
negative
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Menifee, CA (Zone 9a) | July 2014 | positive

I enjoy this plant's ease of sowing (every leaf will grow into a plant), and, its beautiful green color, as I have it growing where it ge...Read More

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(Zone 8b) | July 2013 | negative

I've experienced a small negative quality of this easy and really friendly plant. Propagation is soooo... easy. Every single tiny bit of ...Read More

A
Lockhart, TX | June 2009 | positive

I have this plant growing in my garden. Also have several pots that have weathered winter and hale storms. Only to come back full and b...Read More

J
West Bend, WI (Zone 5b) | September 2004 | positive

This plant has done well in my garden. Spreads slowly, easy to propagate, drought tolerant. Has wonderful red fall color.

P
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2004 | neutral

Common ground cover that does best in full sun- from Mexico. Has a wide range of climate tolerances.

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