Ice plant, Long-stamen sedum, Showy sedum
Sedum spectabile

Family: Crassulaceae

What it is like

A perennial herb. It grows 30-45 cm high and 45-60 cm wide. The grey-green leaves form clumps. The flowers are in flat heads 15 cm across. These have tightly packed starry flowers. They are pink.

There are about 400 Sedum species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It is frost hardy. It is often grown among rocks. It suits hardiness zones 6-10. Melbourne Botanical gardens.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Balkans, Bosnia, Canada, China, Japan, Korea, Manchuria, North America, Tasmania

How it is used for food

The young leaves are used in salads.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

It is grown by seed, cuttings or divisions.

Its other names

Local names

Changyao babao

Synonyms

Hylotelephium spectabile;