Hexagon Stonecrop
Sedum sexangulare L.
Sedum sexangulare, known as Hexagon Stonecrop, is a succulent perennial and evergreen plant in the Crassulaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia and is often cultivated as an ornamental plant. It is similar to Sedum acre but has shorter and denser leaves. The plant is about 15 cm tall and is named for its six spirals of leaves. It blooms in June and July with yellow, star-shaped flowers that attract bees and other insects.
Description
Sedum sexangulare is a member of the genus Sedum and is commonly called Hexagon Stonecrop. It is a perennial and evergreen plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It is often cultivated for ornamental purposes and is similar to Sedum acre but has shorter and denser leaves. The plant is named for its six spirals of leaves and is about 15 cm tall. It blooms in June and July with yellow, star-shaped flowers that attract bees and other insects. It thrives in wet or dry sandy soil and a sunny spot.
Other common names
Hexagon StonecropTasteless Stonecrop
Distribution
Ontario · DK · FI · SE · RU · IE · Belgium · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · GB · NO · GR · Flanders · Latvia · Denmark · Ireland · Norway · Spain · Sweden · England · Wales · Vermont-US · AU · LV · CA · conterminous 48 United States · Brussels-Capital Region · Flemish Region · Walloon Region
Synonyms
Sedum bolonienseSedum miteSedum hexangulareSedum tschernokoleviiSedum spiraleSedum schistosumSedum acre subsp. sexangulareSedum elrodii