Sedum Album

Sedum Album (‘Athoum’)

Other Known Names: White Stonecrop, Dwarf White Sedum
Genus: Sedum
Species: album
Cultivar: ‘Athoum’

Aesthetic Description

The Sedum Album ‘Athoum’ is a low-growing, mat-forming succulent with dense, small, fleshy leaves that create a vibrant green carpet. In summer, it produces clusters of star-shaped white flowers, providing a delicate contrast against the green foliage. This compact, spreading habit makes it ideal for rock gardens, edging, and ground cover, adding texture and interest with minimal maintenance.

Colours

• Leaves: Bright green
• Flowers: White

Scientific Description

Sedum album ‘Athoum’ is a perennial, mat-forming succulent native to Europe and temperate Asia. It thrives in well-drained, rocky soils and is adapted to dry conditions. The leaves are fleshy, small, and tightly packed, while the flowers bloom in dense clusters during the summer months. This cultivar is selected for its compact, uniform growth habit.

General Botanical Information

Part of the Crassulaceae family, this species is commonly called White Stonecrop. It is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that does well in full sun and poor soils. Its spreading, low-growing habit makes it excellent for ground cover, green roofs, and rockeries. The cultivar ‘Athoum’ is valued for its dense, attractive foliage and neat flowering clusters.

Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun

• Watering: Low; allow soil to dry out between waterings

• Soil: Well-draining, sandy or rocky soil

• Feeding: Minimal; light fertilization in growing season

• Humidity: Low; thrives in dry conditions

• Repotting: Rarely needed; ensure good drainage