Biting stonecrop - Sedum acre

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Biting stonecrop - Sedum acre
© Dr Chris Gibson/English Nature

Biting stonecrop is a low-growing plant with succulent yellow-green and egg-shaped leaves. It has branched clusters of bright yellow flowers, which have long protruding stamens. It is so-named from the biting hot taste to the leaves. This is a spreading plant that thrives on virtually soil-less conditions, for example on tracks, walls, rocks and dunes. In a garden, it is extremely useful on retaining walls and in rockeries. Most Sedum species including this one are attractive to bees for pollen and nectar.

Animals

Bees and wasps

Foliage	Green
Flower	Yellow, June to July
Moisture	(Dry)
Sunlight	(Full sun)
Origin	Native