Ice Plant

Sedum spectabile

Physical Characteristics

Sedum spectabile is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in) by 0.4 m (1ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from September to October, and the seeds ripen from October to November. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Distribution

E. Asia - China, Korea, Manchuria.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Ground Cover; Cultivated Beds; East Wall. In. South Wall. In. West Wall. In.

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked[105]. The leaves are very mucilaginous but have a fairly bland flavour[K].

Medicinal Uses

Antiphlogistic Depurative Sialagogue The plant is antiphlogistic, depurative, sialagogue[147].

Known Hazards

None known