How big does White stonecrop grow?

About 10 cm × 50 cm after ten years (height × width). Its ultimate size is 8–15 cm × 30–50 cm.

What soil does White stonecrop grow in?

It tolerates these soils: average garden soil, sandy, calcareous.

Is White stonecrop hardy?

Hardy down to -40 °C (USDA zone 3, RHS H7). It gets through winter in every part of the country.

Is White stonecrop toxic to dogs?

No. Reliable sources list it as non-toxic to dogs.

Is White stonecrop toxic to cats?

No. Reliable sources list it as non-toxic to cats.

Is White stonecrop toxic to children?

No. Reliable sources list it as non-toxic to children.

When does White stonecrop flower?

Flowering: June–August, white.

How much water does White stonecrop need?

Water need: low. Drought tolerance: high.

How much does White stonecrop cost?

It sells for roughly €4 to €6.30 in local shops, depending on size.

White stonecrop

Sedum album

White stonecrop (Sedum album) is a ground cover plant that reaches 10 cm × 50 cm after ten years. Light: full sun, part shade. Hardy down to -40 °C. Drought tolerance: high. Non-toxic to dogs, cats and children. Sold in local shops from about €4.

Illustration of White stonecrop — An illustration of the typical shape of the mature plant, not a photo.

What it's good for, and what it isn't

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 good choice for green roofs, gravel, wall crevices and any lean, sunny spot where other plants would dry out. It spreads fast and even broken stems and fallen leaves take root, so it can overrun low neighbours: plant it only where that is welcome.

Watch out for

Rots in wet, poorly drained soil and grows thin and leggy in shade. Occasional slug and snail damage. It resprouts from any broken piece, so it is hard to remove completely once established.

Key facts

Light: Full sun, Part shade
Water need: Low
Care: Low
Size after 10 years: 10 cm × 50 cm
Hardiness: down to -40 °C
Foliage: Evergreen
Flowering: J F M A M J J A S O N D June–August, white

Group	Ground cover
Light	Full sun, Part shade
Size after 10 years	10 cm × 50 cm
Ultimate size	8–15 cm × 30–50 cm
Hardiness	down to -40 °C (USDA 3, RHS H7)
Soil	Average garden soil, Sandy, Calcareous
Foliage	Evergreen
Flowering	June–August, white
Water need	Low
Drought tolerance	High
Maintenance	Low
Root aggressiveness	Low
Suckering	no data
Spreading	High
Distance from buildings	no data
Distance from paving	no data
Litter	not typical
Planting distance	25 cm
For dogs	Non-toxic
For cats	Non-toxic
For children	Non-toxic
Typical price	from about €4

Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor.

Sizes and prices available

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.

Size	Typical price
size not stated	approx. €4 – €6.30

Frequently asked questions

Data updated: October 8, 2026 · How our data is made

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