LIFE CYCLE
Perennial
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Compact succulent
GROWTH HABIT
Low-growing
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Ornamental
SUITABLE FOR
Outdoor
SEED TYPE
Open-pollinated seeds
PLANT TYPE
Perennial succulent
PLANTING SEASON
Spring / Summer
FRUIT SIZE
N/A
PLANT HEIGHT
5–10 cm
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Full Sun
WATER NEEDS
Low to Moderate
HARDINESS ZONES
Perennial
CONTAINER GARDEN
Yes
PLANT SPACING
15–20 cm
PLANTING DEPTH
Surface sow
GROWING CONDITIONS
Well-drained soil
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sedum Obcordatum considered a true succulent?
Is Sedum Obcordatum considered a true succulent?
Yes, its thick, water-storing leaves classify it as a succulent within the broader Sedum genus of stonecrop plants.
How does Sedum Obcordatum fill gaps in a rock garden design?
How does Sedum Obcordatum fill gaps in a rock garden design?
Its low, spreading habit allows it to creep into crevices between stones, softening hard edges with foliage and color.
Does Sedum Obcordatum stay evergreen through winter in mild climates?
Does Sedum Obcordatum stay evergreen through winter in mild climates?
In milder regions, its foliage can persist through winter, though appearance may vary depending on local conditions.
Can Sedum Obcordatum be propagated from cuttings as well as seed?
Can Sedum Obcordatum be propagated from cuttings as well as seed?
Like many Sedum species, it can often be propagated from stem or leaf cuttings in addition to seed-grown plants.
Why is overwatering a bigger risk for Sedum Obcordatum than underwatering?
Why is overwatering a bigger risk for Sedum Obcordatum than underwatering?
As a succulent, it stores water in its leaves and is prone to root rot in soggy soil, making underwatering the safer default.
Do bees visit Sedum Obcordatum's small yellow flowers?
Do bees visit Sedum Obcordatum's small yellow flowers?
Its small clustered yellow blooms can attract bees and other pollinating insects during the summer flowering period.