Purple Stonecrop

Sedum villosum

Purple Stonecrop

Manfred Morgner (ka-em-zwei-ein)

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Crassulaceae
Genus:
Sedum
Species:
Sedum villosum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual | Biennial | Perennial
Growth Habit:
Succulent
Height:
Less than 6 in
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun, jul, aug
Bloom Colors:
Red, Pink, Green, Purple
Ground Cover:
Yes

Native Range

Canada: Quebec

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
moist, nutrient-poor, peaty soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
good drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers cool, damp environments