sedum
- noun
- /ˈsiːdəm/
- Specialized
- My goodness, the variegated sedum there is phenomenal.
- sedum and asters
Examples
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Researchers in the latest edition of the online journal Building and Environment are suggesting that sedums may not be the best performers for helping cool air temperatures.
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Latest research suggests sedums may not be the best.
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And then this one is a sedum called Tokyo Sun.
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I just wanted to bring these sedum plantings for that messy patch down by the foot of the drive.
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Plant flowers like goldenrod, sedum, and fall crocuses.
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When you can build a roof that looks like that on a house that looks like that, the sedum that looks like this, this is the new green graffiti.
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Pockets made of heavy-duty fabric hold about 530 plants belonging to 22 different species: ferns, sedges, sedums, Heuchera.
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The sedum in my garden blooms beautifully in the summer months.
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Many gardeners choose sedum for its low maintenance and attractive foliage.
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This variety of sedum thrives well in rocky soil and requires minimal watering.
Compounds
- Specialized
A mountain plant with thick, pink-tipped leaves and clusters of yellow flowers called roseroot
- Specialized
A plant that lives for several years with thick leaves and small purple flowers
Surface Forms
Etymology
Sedum comes from the old Latin name for this group of small, thick-leaved plants and was kept as the scientific name. A helpful way to remember sedum is the common name 'stonecrop': these plants 'crop up' on rocks and hold water in their leaves, which is why sedum are good ground cover in dry places.