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Kamchatka stonecrop

Sedum kamtschaticum

Kamchatka stonecrop (Sedum kamtschaticum) is a ground cover plant that reaches 15 cm × 45 cm after ten years. Light: full sun. Hardy down to -40 °C. Drought tolerance: high. Mildly toxic to children. Sold in local shops from about HUF 1,400.

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

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

A low, dense, mat-forming succulent perennial that covers itself in golden yellow star flowers in summer and turns orange to reddish in autumn. It suits sunny, dry, lean spots such as rock gardens, gravel beds, wall tops and green roofs, where it needs almost no care. Most of the foliage dies back in winter, leaving only green shoot tips, and it will not put up with waterlogged soil.

Watch out for
Root rot in poorly drained, wet soil. No serious pests or diseases.

Key facts

Light
Full sun
Water need
Low
Care
Low
Size after 10 years
15 cm × 45 cm
Hardiness
down to -40 °C
Foliage
Semi-evergreen
Flowering
June–August, yellow
Group Ground cover
Light Full sun
Size after 10 years 15 cm × 45 cm
Ultimate size 8–18 cm × 25–45 cm
Hardiness down to -40 °C (USDA 3, RHS H7)
Soil Average garden soil, Sandy
Foliage Semi-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 30 cm
For dogs Non-toxic (uncertain)
For cats Non-toxic (uncertain)
For children Mildly toxic
Typical price from about HUF 1,400

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. HUF 1,400 – HUF 3,000

Frequently asked questions

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

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