Kamchatka Sedum (Sedum kamtschaticum): Russian Stonecrop Groundcover

Overview

Kamchatka Sedum (Sedum kamtschaticum), or Russian Stonecrop, is a hardy, low-growing, semi-evergreen groundcover from Siberia and the Russian Far East. Glossy, deep green, scalloped leaves form a dense mat 4–6 inches tall. In early summer, bright yellow star flowers cover the plant. The foliage often turns bronzy-red in fall and winter. Extremely cold hardy (zone 3), it thrives in harsh conditions. Perfect for rock gardens, green roofs, borders, and between pavers. Reliable and low-maintenance.

Key Features

• Foliage: Glossy, deep green, scalloped; bronzy-red in fall/winter.
• Flowers: Bright yellow, star-shaped; early summer.
• Habit: Mat-forming, 4–6 in tall, spreading.
• Hardiness: USDA zones 3–9. Very cold hardy.

Care Guidelines

Light

Full sun to part shade.

Water

Low once established. Drought-tolerant.

Soil

Average, well-drained. Tolerates poor soil.

Maintenance

Trim after flowering. Divide in spring.

Taxonomy

Family:	Crassulaceae
Genus:	Sedum (SEE-dum)
Species:	kamtschaticum (kam-SHAY-ti-kum)