Broadleaf stonecrop
Sedum spathulifolium
Family: Crassulaceae
What it is like
A perennial herb. It grows 5-10 cm high and 25-50 cm wide. The leaves are fleshy and purple red. They are in a tightly packed rosette. These are unevenly coated with a waxy bloom. The flowers are star-shaped and bright yellow.
There are about 400 Sedum species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in rocky places. It needs an open sunny position. It is resistant to drought. It is frost hardy. It suits hardiness zones 7-10.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Canada, North America (country/location of origin), Tasmania, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
It can be grown by seed, cuttings or division of the clump.