Sedum
Sedum Sedums are varieties of perennial flowering herbs and shrubs commonly known as stonecrops. They are abundant in the northern hemisphere and its small, usually pink flowers are known to attract butterflies and insects. Description Sedum typically has thick stems, succulent leaves and flower heads that bud early and physically resemble broccoli. The flowers open in the autumn and tend to be mostly pink and mauve but can also be white, blue and yellow. Some varieties of sedum have deep purple, almost black, foliage. Others have grey-green leaves that turn pink in autumn, or may just consist of whorls of stamens in a pot. Habitat Sedum is native to countries across the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe and America. They are very hardy plants and thrive throughout the northern hemisphere in mountains, deserts and meadows. Sedum even grows on sand dunes along coastal regions. Availability Sedum cuttings are available all year round. They are used widely to plant roofs with a gree