Plant Details

Sedum spectabile

Ice plant

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General Information

Scientific name: Sedum spectabile
Also known as: Ice plant

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous, Ground cover
Size: Small
Height: 0.40 m
Width: 0.40 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Soil Moisture:
Well-drained, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves
Edibility:
(2)
Medicinal:
(1)
Features:
Bee forage, Ground cover, Fragrant

Description

Leaves can be eaten both raw and cooked. They have a slimy texture but taste fairly neutral.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/08
End of Harvest: 15/10