Sedum clavatum: Chubby Blue-Green Rosettes for Succulent Collections

Sedum clavatum is a charming, tender succulent that forms compact rosettes of plump, blue-green leaves with a powdery bloom. It spreads by offsets to create a dense mat, ideal for containers, rock gardens, and succulent wreaths.

Botanical Profile

• Family: Crassulaceae
• Genus: Sedum
• Species: clavatum

Growth and Appearance

Rosettes are 2–3 inches wide, with thick, club-shaped leaves (clavate) that are pale blue-green with a white farina. Stems elongate and trail with age. White, star-shaped flowers in spring. Tender (USDA zones 9–11); protect from frost.

Culture

Full sun to bright shade. Gritty, well-drained soil. Water deeply but infrequently. Easy to propagate from leaf cuttings or offsets.

Uses

Succulent containers, dish gardens, rock gardens (in mild climates), living wreaths, vertical gardens.