Sedum pachyphyllum Rose

Common name:
Blue Jelly Bean Sedum

Description:
Blue Jelly Bean Sedum is a charming, low-growing succulent admired for its plump, finger-like foliage in soft blue-green tones, often blushed with pink at the tips in cooler conditions or bright light. Forming compact, spreading clusters, this hardy plant creates a dense carpet of colour and texture, making it ideal for rockeries, pots, and cascading over edges. In spring to early summer, it produces small, star-shaped yellow flowers that provide a cheerful contrast to its pastel foliage. Well-suited to Melbourne’s climate, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, requiring minimal watering once established. Its drought tolerance and resilience make it a perfect choice for low-maintenance gardens, while its unique form adds visual interest year-round.

Form:
Ground Cover
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature size:
Height: 0.1–0.2m
Width: 0.3–0.6m

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer

Flower colour:
Yellow

Key attributes:
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Low Maintenance
Perennial
Suitable for Pots
Succulent
Trailing habit

Toxicity:
May be mildly toxic to pets if ingested, particularly cats and dogs, potentially causing gastrointestinal upset.

Companion plants:
Echeveria
Crassula
Aloe
Senecio
Delosperma