Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium)

Family: Crassulaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Sedum spurium is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - raw or cooked. The leaves are thick and juicy but somewhat astringent and with a slight bitterness. — Leaves - raw or cooked.; The leaves are thick and juicy but somewhat astringent and with a slight bitterness.

Habitat & North American Range

Rocks in moist regions in the middle and upper alpine zones. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)