Sedum, also known as sedum, fat hen or stonecrop, can be found in many gardens. Some species are also wonderfully suitable for greening roofs or rock gardens, provided the location and soil conditions are adapted to the respective species.
What location does the stonecrop need?
Sedums prefer different locations depending on the species: Most species like sunny places, some also thrive in partial shade. Ideal soil conditions also vary, from nutrient-rich and moderately moist to sandy and dry. A table with corresponding location information can be found in the article.
Location depends on species and variety
Sedums come from different climates, with most species native to the temperate zones of the Northern Hemisphere. Some sedums can also be found in the subtropical and tropical regions of Africa, Asia or South America. Depending on their origin, certain species prefer moist or dry soils, although they all have a preference for sunny locations in common. However, there are also sedum species that also feel comfortable in partially shaded locations.
Suitable locations for sedums at a glance
In the table below you will find a list of various popular sedum species and their preferred locations. Using this overview, you can find the right place in the garden for each sedum.choose on the balcony – for lush flowering and good growth.
Sedum type | Latin name | Location | Floor |
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Splendid Stonecrop | Sedum spectabile | sunny | nutrient-rich, moderately moist |
Gold Stonecrop | Sedum floriferum | full sunny | normal, moderately humid |
Purple Stonecrop | Sedum telephium | sunny | nutrient-rich, moderately moist |
Caucasus Stonecrop | Sedum spurium | sunny | moderately nutritious |
Hot Stonecrop | Sedum acre | sunny to sunny | moderately moist to dry |
White Stonecrop | Sedum album | sunny to full sun | sandy |
Moss Stonecrop | Sedum lydium | sunny | moderately moist to moist |
Mild Stonecrop | Sedum sexangulare | sunny | dry |
Rock Stonecrop | Sedum reflexum | sunny | sandy, low in nutrients |
Ocher yellow stonecrop | Sedum ochroleucum | sunny | dry |
Tip
In addition to the listed sedum species, there are also numerous hybrids available for purchase, almost all of which are descended from the purple sedum and should be treated like this in terms of location and soil conditions.