Sedum acre
"Biting stonecrop"
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Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2025
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Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2025
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Description
Sedum acre, commonly known as biting stonecrop, is a hardy, mat-forming succulent that brings both charm and resilience to your garden. This low-growing perennial is perfect for adding texture and colour to rock gardens, containers, or even the cracks between paving stones. Its fleshy leaves provide a soft backdrop to the star-like, greenish-yellow flowers that appear in late spring to early summer, adding a subtle, yet striking, touch of colour. Sedum acre is a fantastic choice for those looking to fill gaps in their garden with a tough, attractive plant that thrives with minimal care.
As well as being a beautiful addition to any garden, Sedum acre is a great friend to pollinators. The small, star-shaped flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects, making it an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly spaces. This succulent is easy to grow, preferring well-drained soil and a sunny spot, and it quickly forms a dense, weed-suppressing mat. Sedum acre is perfect for filling in tricky areas, softening harsh edges, or creating a green carpet that will thrive throughout the seasons. If you’re after a low-maintenance plant with a touch of charm, Sedum acre will tick all the boxes while supporting the local wildlife.
Our Sedum acre plants are supplied as a root ball with healthy growth, ensuring a strong start. They are carefully shipped in our unique cardboard box, designed to keep them safe and in top condition. This ensures they arrive healthy and ready to thrive in their new home.
Sedum acre is called biting stonecrop because its leaves have a peppery tang and were once used to raise blisters in folk medicine.
Key features
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Comes back every year
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Attractive to wildlife
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Loved by pollinators
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Thrives well in full sun
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Low maintenance
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Sedum acre
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Flower colour
Yellow, green
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Plant size
9cm root ball
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Established height
5-15cm
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Established spread
30-50cm
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Plant spacing
9 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Spreading
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
2-3 years
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Sunlight
Full sun
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Position
Sheltered
Exposed -
Suitable for
Rockeries
Coastal gardens
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Damp
Free draining -
Soil type
Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost
Sand -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak the Sedum acre roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting
Plant your "Biting stonecrop" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost within a week of delivery and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed. Some varieties are a length of root which should be planted lengthways and shallowly (1-2cm deep).
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed before 1 September 2025
You can expect your order in September 2025Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2025
You can expect your order in October 2025Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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