Carpet sedum

Carpet sedum (Sedum lineare)

Carpet sedum, also known as Sea urchin

Carpet sedum (Sedum lineare), also known as variegated stonecrop or needle stonecrop, is an extremely low-maintenance plant. It has earned the nickname "stonecrop" because, as farmers humorously note, "only stones need less care than sedum." Additionally, this resilient plant often thrives over stones and rocks, adding to its charming, natural appeal in various garden settings.

Key Facts About Carpet sedum

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Attributes of Carpet sedum

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Succulent, Herb
Plant Height
10 cm to 20 cm
Spread
60 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
4 cm to 8 cm
Flower Color
Yellow

Scientific Classification of Carpet sedum

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Saxifrages, stonecrops and allies
Family
Stonecrop
Genus
Stonecrops
Species
Carpet sedum