Sedum reflexum
Reflexed stonecrop (Sedum reflexum) is a ground cover plant that reaches 12 cm × 60 cm after ten years. Light: full sun, part shade. Hardy down to -29 °C. Drought tolerance: high. Mildly toxic to children. Sold in local shops from about €4.70.
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 summer. Besides the grey-green species, the form most often sold is 'Angelina', golden yellow and turning orange in the cold. It belongs in sunny, dry gravel, on walls and in pots; the stems and leaves snap off easily, but they root where they fall.
| Group | Ground cover |
| Light | Full sun, Part shade |
| Size after 10 years | 12 cm × 60 cm |
| Ultimate size | 10–15 cm × 30–60 cm |
| Hardiness | down to -29 °C (USDA 4, RHS H7) |
| Soil | Average garden soil, Sandy, Calcareous |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Flowering | June–August, yellow |
| Water need | Low |
| Drought tolerance | High |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Root aggressiveness | Low |
| Suckering | no data |
| Spreading | Medium |
| Distance from buildings | no data |
| Distance from paving | no data |
| Litter | not typical |
| Planting distance | 25 cm |
| For dogs | Non-toxic (uncertain) |
| For cats | Non-toxic (uncertain) |
| For children | Mildly toxic |
| Typical price | from about €4.70 |
Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor.
The same plant is sold as a small pot and as a specimen several metres tall, and the price follows. Prices are rounded and for guidance only.
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| size not stated | approx. €4.70 |
Data updated: October 8, 2026 · How our data is made
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