Sedum species
The enclosed overview lists the sedum varieties that we use in our green roofs. These are planted in a balanced mix, so that each variety has the best opportunity to develop and grow. With larger volumes and in specific circumstances the range may be customized as required.
Ground covering evergreen
Sedum acre
Inflorescence
Colour: Yellow
Shape: Star-shaped
Leaf
Colour: Green
Shape: Scale-like
Height (cm)
Plant height: 4 cm
Flower height: 6 cm
Flowering period
June – July
Position
Sun/ Half shadow
Hardiness Zones:
Z4 – Z8
Special properties
Perennial, green in winter
Ground covering evergreen
Sedum album
Inflorescence
Colour: White
Shape: Umbel
Leaf
Colour: Green
Shape: Scale-like
Height (cm)
Plant height: 4 cm
Flower height: 10 cm
Flowering period
June – August
Position
Sun
Hardiness Zones:
Z4 – Z8
Special properties
Evergreen leaf, tinted red in winter; Attracts honeybees
Ground covering evergreen
Sedum sexangulare
Inflorescence
Colour: Yellow
Shape: Star-shaped
Leaf
Colour: Green
Shape: Scale-like
Height (cm)
Plant height: 4 cm
Flower height: 8 cm
Flowering period
July – August
Position
Sun
Hardiness Zones:
Z4 – Z9
Special properties
Perennial, green in winter
Ground covering semi evergreen
Sedum hybridum 'Czar's Gold'
Colour: Gold
Shape: Star-shaped
Leaf
Colour: Green
Shape: Spoon shaped
Height (cm)
Plant height: 6 cm
Flower height: 15 cm
Flowering period
May – August
Position
Sun/ Half shadow
Hardiness Zones:
Z3 – Z8
Special properties
Intensely blooming carpet of yellow stars that attracts many bees
Ground covering semi evergreen
Sedum montanum
Colour: Gold
Shape: Umbel
Leaf
Colour: Dark Green
Shape: Needles
Height (cm)
Plant height: 6 cm
Flower height: 20 cm
Flowering period
June – August
Position
Sun/ Half shadow
Hardiness Zones:
Z6 – Z9
Special properties
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Ground covering semi evergreen
Sedum montanum ssp. orientale
Colour: Gold
Shape:
Leaf
Colour: Blue-green
Shape: Needles
Height (cm)
Plant height: 10 cm
Flower height: 20 cm
Flowering period
July – August
Position
Sun/ Half shadow
Hardiness Zones:
Z6 – Z9
Special properties
Leaf colour changes in winter to purplish blue
Ground covering semi evergreen
Sedum spurium coccineum
Colour: Crimson
Shape: Racemose
Leaf
Colour: Red-green
Shape: Helical
Height (cm)
Plant height: 8 cm
Flower height: 15 cm
Flowering period
July – August
Position
Sun
Hardiness Zones:
Z5 – Z9
Special properties
Leafs may colour red-brown in full sun;
Evergreen in milder climates;
Ground covering semi evergreen
Sedum spurium Summer Snow
Colour: White
Shape: Star-shaped
Leaf
Colour: Fresh green
Shape: Round
Height (cm)
Plant height: 8 cm
Flower height: 15 cm
Flowering period
July – September
Position
Sun/ (Half-) shadow
Hardiness Zones:
Z5 – Z9
Special properties
White flowers with pink stamens;
Attracts honeybees;
Drought resistant
Ground covering semi evergreen
Sedum floriferum
Colour: Gold
Shape: Star-shaped
Leaf
Colour: Dark Green
Shape: Serrated
Height (cm)
Plant height: 8 cm
Flower height: 10 cm
Flowering period
June – August
Position
Sun
Hardiness Zones:
Z6 – Z9
Special properties
Attracts honeybees;
Drought resistant
Grows easily
Ground covering semi evergreen
Sedum reflexum
Colour: Yellow
Shape: Umbel
Leaf
Colour: Grey-green
Shape: Spiny
Height (cm)
Plant height: 10 cm
Flower height: 25 cm
Flowering period
July – August
Position
Sun/ Half shadow
Hardiness Zones:
Z4 – Z9
Special properties
Flower stem is reddish green;
Deciduous solitary plants
Sedum middendorffianum
Colour: Gold
Shape: Star-shaped
Leaf
Colour: Green
Shape: Spoon shaped
Height (cm)
Plant height: 25 cm
Flower height: 25 cm
Flowering period
July – September
Position
Sun
Hardiness Zones:
Z4 – Z9
Special properties
Red-tinged ovules;
Deciduous solitary plants
Sedum ellacombianum
Colour: Yellow
Shape: Star-shaped
Leaf
Colour: Dark Green
Shape: Oval/ Spoon shaped
Height (cm)
Plant height: 10 cm
Flower height: 10 cm
Flowering period
June – August
Position
Sun/ Half shadow
Hardiness Zones:
Z4 – Z9
Speciale eigenschappen
Orange hues;
Droogte-resistent;
Attracts honeybees;
Deciduous solitary plants
Sedum selskianum 'Goldilocks'
Colour: Gold
Shape: Umbel
Leaf
Colour: Green
Shape: Lanceolate
Height (cm)
Plant height: 20 cm
Flower height: 20 cm
Flowering period
August – September
Position
Sun
Hardiness Zones:
Z4 – Z8
Speciale eigenschappen
Rich and strong bloom;
Pubescent leaves
Deciduous solitary plants
Sedum ussuriense
Colour: Carmine red
Shape: Umbel
Leaf
Colour: Dark green, bronze
Shape: Oval
Height (cm)
Plant height: 35 cm
Flower height: 35 cm
Flowering period
July – October
Position
Sun
Hardiness Zones:
Z4 – Z9
Special properties
Thick and sturdy leaves;
Deciduous solitary plants
Sedum aizoon
Colour: Gold with brown
Shape: Umbel
Leaf
Colour: Green
Shape: Lanceolate, serrated
Height (cm)
Plant height: 25 cm
Flower height: 25 cm
Flowering period
July – August
Position
Sun/ Half shadow
Hardiness Zones:
Z6 – Z9
Speciale eigenschappen
Abundant bloom; Combines well with other plants because of its brown/ caramel yellow colour
Deciduous solitary plants
Sedum pulchellum
Colour: Salmon
Shape: Spiny
Leaf
Colour: Green
Shape: Needles
Height (cm)
Plant height: 10 cm
Flower height: 10 cm
Flowering period
May – July
Position
Sun/ Half shadow
Hardiness Zones:
Z6 – Z10
Speciale eigenschappen
Sumptuous green leaves and abundant growthi;
Efficient ground cover;
| Planthardheidszones: |
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| zone 1 kouder dan -45.5 °C Zone 6 -23.3 tot -18.8 °C |
| Zone 2 -45.5 tot -40.1 °C Zone 7 -17.7 tot -12.3 °C |
| Zone 3 -40.0 tot -34.5 °C Zone 8 -12.2 tot -6.7 °C |
| Zone 4 -34.4 tot -28.9 °C Zone 9 -6.6 tot -1.2 °C |
| Zone 5 -28.8 tot -23.4 °C Zone 10 -1.1 tot +4.4 °C |
| Zone 1 | kouder dan -45.5 °C |
| Zone 2 | -45.5 tot -40.1 °C |
| Zone 3 | -40.0 tot -34.5 °C |
| Zone 4 | -34.4 tot -28.9 °C |
| Zone 5 | -28.8 tot -23.4 °C |
| Zone 6 | -23.3 tot -18.8 °C |
| Zone 7 | -17.7 tot -12.3 °C |
| Zone 8 | -12.2 tot -6.7 °C |
| Zone 9 | -6.6 tot -1.2 °C |
| Zone 10 | -1.1 tot +4.4 °C |
| Zone 1 | kouder dan -45.5 °C |
| Zone 2 | -45.5 tot -40.1 °C |
| Zone 3 | -40.0 tot -34.5 °C |
| Zone 4 | -34.4 tot -28.9 °C |
| Zone 5 | -28.8 tot -23.4 °C |
| Zone 6 | -23.3 tot -18.8 °C |
| Zone 7 | -17.7 tot -12.3 °C |
| Zone 8 | -12.2 tot -6.7 °C |
| Zone 9 | -6.6 tot -1.2 °C |
| Zone 10 | -1.1 tot +4.4 °C |