Sedum kamtschaticum
Sedum kamtschaticum is a succulent perennial plant, native to Asia (Kamchatka region), also known by the popular name of stone grass . It is extremely resistant and decorative, forming compact mats of fleshy, green leaves with a reddish tint, over which yellow, starry flowers appear in summer. Ideal for gravel gardens, rockeries, green roofs and low-maintenance borders.
✔ Botanical characteristics:
• Plant type : perennial succulent, low growing and spreading
• Foliage : dark green, glossy, with lacy edges and slight reddish tints in warm periods
• Flowers : starry, intense yellow, appear in summer in dense clusters
• Flowering : June – August
• Common names : stone grass, yellow garden sedum
🌿 Growing conditions:
• Light : full sun for maximum flowering and intense leaf coloring
• Soil : well-drained , poor in nutrients, ideally sandy or stony
• Watering : very low – withstands long periods of drought
• Minimum temperature : withstands up to -30°C – perfect for permanent planting in the garden
• Maintenance : almost non-existent – adapts easily and expands gradually
🌼 Advantages and uses:
• Excellent plant for ground cover and erosion prevention
• Requires minimal watering – ideal for xeric gardens or low-maintenance areas
• Attracts beneficial insects, such as bees
• It can also be grown in planters, pots or in combinations with other resistant succulents
Height with pot included approx. 15 cm.