Caucasian stonecrop, Two-row Stonecrop
Sedum spurium

Family: Crassulaceae

What it is like

A small succulent herb. It grows 15 cm high and spreads 30-50 cm wide. It is evergreen and keeps growing from year to year. It forms mats. The branches are spreading. The leaves are rounded and opposite. They are fleshy and have teeth along the edge. They develop red tints in sunlight. The flowers are purple, red or white and on erect stems.

There are about 400 Sedum species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 7-10.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Britain, Canada, Caucasus, Europe, Georgia, Iran, Middle East, North America, Russia, Slovenia, Turkey, Türkiye, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Al pisikulağı, Neprava homulica

Synonyms

Phedimus spurius (M. Bieb.) t Hart; and several others