Reflexed stonecrop and White stonecrop are often considered for the same spot in the garden (ground cover, flowers, pollinator friendly, container). The data below shows where they differ: size, hardiness, care, toxicity and price.
Sedum reflexum 12 cm × 60 cm after 10 years
A trailing succulent whose needle-like, fleshy leaves make it look like tiny spruce twigs; it forms a loose mat and carries yellow star flowers in…
Sedum album 10 cm × 50 cm after 10 years
An evergreen succulent whose tiny cylindrical leaves knit into a low, dense mat that disappears under a haze of white flowers in early summer. It is a…
Reflexed stonecrop grows larger: 12 cm × 60 cm after ten years, against 10 cm × 50 cm for White stonecrop.
White stonecrop is hardier: down to -40 °C, against -29 °C for Reflexed stonecrop.
White stonecrop is non-toxic to children, Reflexed stonecrop is not.
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Feature
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Reflexed stonecrop
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White stonecrop
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| Group | Ground cover | Ground cover |
| Size after 10 years | 12 cm × 60 cm | 10 cm × 50 cm |
| Ultimate size | 10–15 cm × 30–60 cm | 8–15 cm × 30–50 cm |
| Growth rate | Fast | Fast |
| Light | Full sun, Part shade | Full sun, Part shade |
| Soil | Average garden soil, Sandy, Calcareous | Average garden soil, Sandy, Calcareous |
| Hardiness | down to -29 °C (USDA 4, RHS H7) | down to -40 °C (USDA 3, RHS H7) |
| Foliage | Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flowering | June–August, yellow | June–August, white |
| Water need | Low | Low |
| Drought tolerance | High | High |
| Maintenance | Low | Low |
| Planting distance | 25 cm | 25 cm |
| For dogs | Non-toxic (uncertain) | Non-toxic |
| For cats | Non-toxic (uncertain) | Non-toxic |
| For children | Mildly toxic | Non-toxic |
| Typical price | approx. €4.70 | approx. €4.80 |
Prices are rounded, indicative values. Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor. Data updated: October 8, 2026
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