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Crassulaceae
English Stonecrop
Sedum anglicum
Tenacity and tranquility.
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Genus
- Sedum
- Native to
- Western Europe
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Type
- Evergreen perennial
- Height
- 2-5 cm
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, poor, rocky
- Water
- Low
- Hardiness
- 5-9
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- It can grow on bare rock faces, cliff edges, and walls with virtually no soil.
- The tiny succulent leaves store water, allowing it to survive extended drought periods.
- Star-shaped flowers are only about 1 cm across but cover the plant in masses when in bloom.
- It is widely used on green roofs because of its extreme drought tolerance and low weight.
- Despite its name, it is found across Western Europe and not exclusively in England.
Color meanings
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Tranquility
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Tenacity
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Peace