least stonecrop
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A mat-forming evergreen perennial to 5cm tall, with tight rosettes of fleshy, cylindrical leaves; the foliage becomes red-flushed as temperatures drop in autumn. Starry, white flowers are held in clusters on short stems in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- least stonecrop (Sedum lydium)
- Genus
- Sedum
- Family
- Crassulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent · Alpine Rockery
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Autumn · Winter · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of least stonecrop
Distribution map
W. and C. Turkey
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of least stonecrop
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least stonecrop care guide
- Water sparingly, allow soil to dry well between waterings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Water sparingly, allow soil to dry well between waterings
Fertilizing
FertilizingVery light low nitrogen feed in spring
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in poor to moderately fertile, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to fungal and bacterial crown and root rots
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails and vine weevil larvae
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