Sedum kamtschaticum

Sedum kamtschaticum is a perennial fleshy plant, native to Asia (the Kamchatka region), also known by the common name stone herb. It is extremely hardy and decorative, forming compact mats of fleshy leaves, green with a reddish tint, over which yellow, star-shaped flowers appear in summer. Ideal for gravel gardens, rockeries, green roofs, and low-maintenance borders.

✔ Botanical characteristics:

• Plant type: perennial fleshy plant, with low and spreading growth

• Foliage: dark green, glossy, with serrated edges and slight reddish hues in warm periods

• Flowers: star-shaped, bright yellow, appearing in dense clusters in summer

• Flowering period: June – August

• Common names: stone herb, yellow garden sedum

🌿 Growing conditions:

• Light: full sun for maximum flowering and intense leaf coloring

• Soil: well drained, poor in nutrients, ideally sandy or rocky

• Watering: very low – tolerates long dry periods

• Minimum temperature: withstands down to -30°C – perfect for permanent planting in the garden

• Care: almost none – easily adapts and gradually spreads

🌼 Benefits and uses:

• Excellent plant for ground cover and erosion prevention

• Requires minimal watering – ideal for dry gardens or low-maintenance areas

• Attracts beneficial insects, such as bees

• Can also be grown in window boxes, pots, or combined with other hardy fleshy plants

Height with pot included approx. 15 cm.