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Sedum reflexum/rupestre
The Sedum reflexum plants are typically up to 10 cm high, with sprawling stems and stiff foliage resembling spruce branches, with softer tissue. The leaves are blue-gray to gray, and flowers are yellow. Like most other Sedum species, it has a prostrate, spreading habit. This sedum is prone to fasciation (cristate forms), which produces attractive cactus-like forms, with irregular curves. However it reverts easily, so all normal offshoots need be removed quickly to maintain the cristate form.
Sedum reflexum is a popular ornamental plant, grown in gardens, containers, and as houseplants. It is drought tolerant. There are named cultivars with variegated leaves.
Spotted on Jun 28, 2012
Submitted on Jul 21, 2012
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