Stonecrop (Sedum lineare)

Stonecrop

Features and Characteristics

Sedum lineare is a mat-forming evergreen stonecrop that is native to eastern Asia. It typically grows to 4-6″ tall but spreads by erect to decumbent stems to 12″ or more wide. Narrow, linear to linear-lanceolate leaves (to 1 1/4″ long) are light green. Yellow flowers (to 5/8″ wide) bloom in cymes in late spring to early summer.

Genus name comes from the Latin word sedeo meaning to sit in reference to the general growing habit of many of the sedums (they sit and sprawl over rocks).

Specific epithet refers to the linear leaves.

Sedums are commonly called stonecrops in reference to the fact that many of the sedum species plants are typically found in the wild growing on rocky or stony ledges.

Care and Maintenance

Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates some light shade. Also tolerates drought and heat. Thrives in sandy to gravelly soils of moderate to low fertility. Needs good soil drainage to perform well. Plants will naturalize to form an excellent ground cover. Plants should be sited in protected locations in the St. Louis area which is at the far northern limit of where this plant will survive winter.

Stonecrop (Sedum lineare) Requirements

Hardiness zone	6 - 9
Sun light	Full sun
Water	Dry to medium
Maintenance	Low

Common Problems

No serious insect or disease problems. Watch for slugs and snails. Scale may occur.

Uses

Excellent ground cover. Border fronts or rock gardens. Best massed or in groups. Site in areas where both the foliage and flowers may be appreciated. Effective in containers. Containers may be overwintered indoors in areas north of USDA Zone

Stonecrop (Sedum lineare) Details

Common name	Stonecrop
Botanical name	Sedum lineare
Plant type	Herbaceous perennial
Family	Crassulaceae
Hardiness zone	6 - 9
Water	Dry to medium
Maintenance	Low
Flower color	Yellow
Flowering period	June - July
Height	0.25 to 0.50 feet
Width	0.50 to 1 ft.