Common Stonecrop
Sedum acre
Family: Crassulaceae
What it is like
A small succulent plant. It grows 5-10 cm high and spreads 30-60 cm wide. It keeps growing from year to year. It forms mats of fine stems. The leaves are small, triangle shaped and light green. They overlap. They often develop a red tint in the sun. The flowers are small and yellow in heads.
There are about 400 Sedum species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It does best in sandy, rocky and well-drained soil. It needs an open, sunny position. It is resistant to frost and drought. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level. It suits hardiness zones 5-10. Kyneton Botanical Gardens.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Argentina, Australia, Balkans, Bosnia, Britain, Belgium, Caledonia, Central America, Chile, Eurasia, Europe (country/location of origin), Falklands, Finland, France, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Mediterranean, Mexico, North Africa, North America, Norway, Scandinavia, South America, Spain, Tasmania, Turkey, Türkiye, Ukraine, USA
How it is used for food
The leaves have a sharp taste and are used for seasoning. They are dried and ground.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
It can be grown by seed, cuttings or by division fo the root.
Its other names
Local names
Biting stonecrop, Ditch-stonecrop, Jenny-stonecrop, Wall pepper, Zuti zednjak