Scientific Name:
Phedimus aizoon
( syn.
Sedum aizoon
)
Pronunciation:
FED-ih-mis AY-zoon
Common Name:
aizoon stonecrop
Family Name:
Crassulaceae
Plant Type:
Herbaceous perennial, Succulent or Cacti
Key ID Features:
Upright and usually not branched, 30-45cm tall; leaves ovate-elliptic, 5-7cm long, margin irregularly toothed; corymb-like flattened cymes, florets ~1cm wide, 5 bright yellow petals, Jun-Aug.
Habit:
Upright
Form:
Columnar
Texture:
Medium
Mature Height:
0.2 - 0.4m
Mature Spread:
0.1 - 0.3m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Origin:
S.E. Asia / Japan / China
Hardiness Rating:
Zone 5: (-29 to -23 °C)
Exposure:
Full sun, Part sun/part shade
Soil/Growing Medium:
Rocky or gravelly or dry, Well-drained
Landscape Uses:
Attract butterflies, Green roof technology, Perennial border, Rock garden, Summer interest
Additional Info:
Leaf Morphology:
Form:
Simple
Arrangement:
Alternate, Spiraled, Sessile
Texture/Venation:
Leathery
Surfaces:
Glabrous
Shapes:
Elliptic, Ovate
Apices:
Rounded
Bases:
Attenuate, Truncate
Margins:
Serrate
Inflorescence Type:
Cyme, Corymb-like
Flower Morphology:
Flowers perfect
Number Of Petals:
5
Corolla Shape:
Rotate/stellate
Ovary Position:
Superior
Colour (petals):
Showy, Yellow
Flower Scent:
None
Flower Time at Peak:
Jun, Jul, Aug
Fruit Type:
Aggregate fruit, Follicle
Fruit Colour:
Brown
Fruiting Time:
Sep, Oct
Additional Info:
in groups
Bark or Stem Colour:
Green, Red
Organ Modifications:
Fibrous-like roots, Rhizomes, Tuberous roots
Pest Susceptibility:
Scale insects, Slugs or snails (Pest resistant, Disease resistant, Rabbit resistant, Drought tolerant)
Course(s):
- not used (on campus)
Location(s):
- (BCW) Boulevard (Circular) Westend
- (BUG) BUG garden
- (PDW) PonD West