Sedum

description

plants like this sedum are among the most widely used solutions in hanging green systems thanks to their high drought resistance, the ability to adapt to poor substrates and the minimum maintenance need. It is a succulent species that can store water in the fleshy leaves, a characteristic that allows them to survive even in extreme environmental conditions typical of green covers.

sedums are particularly suitable for the construction of low thickness green systems, where weight and water management must be contained. quickly form compact plant carpets, ensuring uniform substrate coverage and contributing to the protection of the waterproof layers below.

Besides the functional value, they also offer an interesting seasonal aesthetic effect, with color variations of the foliage and blooms that attract pollinating insects, increasing biodiversity even in urban contexts.

Thanks to their rusticity and adaptability, the sedum are the ideal choice for sustainable, efficient and low-impact stretch greens.

characteristic

  • Type: perennial herbaceous (succulenta)
  • height: 5–60 cm (according to variety)
  • exposure: sun
  • land: poor, well drained
  • rusticity: high
  • foliage: fleshy, green or glauco
  • flowering: Summer
  • flower color: yellow, pink, white
  • use: ground cover, rocky gardens, green roofs

origin

genus diffused in the northern hemisphere, with species originating of europa, asia and america, adapted to temperate climates and arid environments.

back to the plants