Annual Stonecrop
Sedum annuum
- Native to:
- Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Corse, Czechia-Slovakia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Iran, Italy, North Caucasus, Norway, NW. Balkan Pen., Romania, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Ukraine
Philipp Weigell
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Crassulaceae
- Genus:
- Sedum
- Species:
- Sedum annuum
- USDA Symbol:
- SEAN4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual | Biennial
- Growth Habit:
- Succulent
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- thrives in rocky, open areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination; surface sow and do not cover.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Best grown in plastic bag for humidity