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Mossy sandwort grows as a dense carpet on rocksCaryophyllaceae

Arenaria balearica: complete guide

Arenaria balearica L.

Mossy sandwort is a stunning, winter-hardy groundcover for dry rocky corners. Learn how to grow and care for this Mediterranean alpine plant throughout the year.

12 min
Glowing pink flower clusters of Showy stonecrop in autumn garden with butterflies fluttering aroundCrassulaceae

Showy stonecrop: complete guide

Hylotelephium spectabile

Everything about Showy stonecrop (Hylotelephium spectabile): flowering, cultivation and care. Tips for successful frost resistance, drought tolerance and maintenance in borders and containers.

12 min
Hylotelephium telephium flowers in AugustCrassulaceae

Hylotelephium telephium: complete guide

Hylotelephium telephium (L.) H.Ohba

Master the art of growing live-forever, a versatile succulent with purple autumn flowers. Effortless care and diverse applications.

12 min
Biting stonecrop with tiny yellow flower clusters in MayCrassulaceae

Biting stonecrop: complete guide

Sedum acre

Biting stonecrop (Sedum acre) is an ultra-low-maintenance succulent with bright yellow flowers. Ideal for roofs, crevices, and sun-baked borders in any garden.

12 min
Sedum albomarginatum with white-edged foliageCrassulaceae

Sedum albomarginatum: complete guide

Sedum albomarginatum

A beautiful California succulent with white-edged leaves and elegant compact form. Ideal for dry, sunny spots and succulent gardens.

12 min
Alpine stonecrop with yellow flowersCrassulaceae

Alpine stonecrop: complete guide

Sedum alpestre

Learn everything about Alpine stonecrop cultivation and maintenance. A hardy alpine sedum with yellow flowers for rock gardens.

12 min
Angers stonecrop with compact fleshy leaves and white flowersCrassulaceae

Angers Stonecrop: complete guide

Sedum andegavense

Learn about Angers stonecrop (Sedum andegavense) - cultivation in dry soils, bloom, maintenance and retailers. Perfect for rock gardens and alpine troughs.

12 min
Azure stonecrop flowers and foliageCrassulaceae

Azure Stonecrop: complete guide

Sedum caeruleum

Discover Azure stonecrop (Sedum caeruleum), an exquisite Mediterranean succulent. The perfect groundcover for sunny, dry spots requiring minimal maintenance and care.

12 min
Yellow-white flowers of tree stonecrop on fleshy foliageCrassulaceae

Tree stonecrop: complete guide

Sedum dendroideum

Tree stonecrop features yellow-white flowers and fleshy leaves on compact shrub. Discover cultivation and care in this comprehensive guide.

12 min
Sedum fragrans plant with white flowers in bloomCrassulaceae

Sedum fragrans: complete guide

Sedum fragrans

Discover the fragrant stonecrop (Sedum fragrans), a low-growing alpine succulent with white flowers. Hardy, drought-tolerant, and easy to grow.

12 min
Sedum glaucophyllum on rocky groundCrassulaceae

Sedum glaucophyllum: complete guide

Sedum glaucophyllum

The cliff stonecrop from the Appalachians with blue-green foliage and tough character. Perfect for rock gardens, stone walls, and challenging dry spots.

12 min
Sedum hirsutum plant showing fine hair-like covering on leavesCrassulaceae

Sedum hirsutum: complete guide to this Mediterranean succulent

Sedum hirsutum

Discover Sedum hirsutum, a rare Mediterranean stonecrop. Learn cultivation tips, growing conditions, and care for this hairy sedum.

12 min
Sedum laxum with pink flowersCrassulaceae

Sedum laxum: complete guide

Sedum laxum

The roseflower stonecrop from Oregon with elegant rosettes and lovely pink flowers. Ideal for alpine gardens and dry, sunny borders.

12 min
Sedum oreganum displaying red-tinged foliage and flowersCrassulaceae

Oregon Stonecrop: complete guide

Sedum oreganum

Sedum oreganum: compact North American sedum with bright red-tinged leaves and flowers. Bulletproof for green roofs and rock gardens.

12 min
Tasteless stonecrop showing its distinctive upright narrow formCrassulaceae

Tasteless stonecrop: complete guide

Sedum sexangulare

Tasteless stonecrop (Sedum sexangulare) is a slender succulent with fine foliage and pale yellow flowers. Perfect for rock gardens and dry rock walls.

12 min
Colorado stonecrop with spoon-shaped leaves and white flowersCrassulaceae

Sedum spathulifolium: complete guide

Sedum spathulifolium

Discover the Colorado stonecrop, a hardy succulent for roofs and borders. Perfect plant for low-water gardens.

12 min
Wild stonecrop plant with small white flowers and fleshy leavesCrassulaceae

Sedum ternatum: complete guide

Sedum ternatum

Sedum ternatum (Wild stonecrop) is a hardy succulent with fleshy leaves and white flowers. Learn how to plant and maintain this resilient North American native.

12 min