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Stonecrop

Sedum · Succulent

Hardiness
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Position
Full sun
Height × Spread
60 cm × 100 cm
Soil
well drained soil
Flowering
August–November
Toxicity
Leaves of most species are edible except Sedum rubrotinctum; toxicity reported in some other species. Biting stonecrop (Sedum acre) is somewhat toxic due to piperidine alkaloids. Juice from stems and leaves may irritate skin if handled excessively.

The Gardening Year

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🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower
✂️ Prune

Watch out for

Slugs and snails: Use physical barriers like copper tape or apply iron phosphate pellets around the base.

Vine weevil larvae: Apply nematodes to moist soil in late summer or use systemic insecticides preventatively.

Root rot: Ensure excellent drainage with gritty compost and avoid overwatering during winter.

Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation and spray with a sulphur-based fungicide if severe.

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