Description
🌿 Sedum ‘Alice Evans’ – Detailed Description
🔍 Overview
Sedum ‘Alice Evans’ is a charming, compact succulent in the Crassulaceae family. Known for its soft, pale green to silvery-white fleshy leaves and delicate form, it’s ideal for container gardening, rock gardens, or sunny indoor spots. Like other sedums, it’s drought-tolerant, easy to grow, and thrives with minimal care.
🌱 Botanical Information
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Scientific Name: Sedum ‘Alice Evans’
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Common Name: Alice Evans Sedum
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Family: Crassulaceae
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Type: Succulent, perennial
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Growth Habit: Low-growing, mat-forming
🍃 Plant Characteristics
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Plump, spoon-shaped leaves in soft pale green to whitish-blue hues. Often forms tight rosettes. |
| Height | Typically grows up to 3–5 inches (8–13 cm) tall. |
| Spread | Can spread 6–10 inches (15–25 cm) wide, forming small clusters. |
| Flowers | Small, yellow or white star-shaped flowers may bloom in summer. |
🌞 Growing Conditions
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Light | Prefers full sun to partial shade. Bright light helps maintain compact form and color. |
| Watering | Water sparingly—allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering may cause root rot. |
| Soil | Needs well-draining soil, such as cactus/succulent mix. Avoid heavy or water-retaining soils. |
| Temperature | Tolerates light frost but prefers temperatures above 10°C (50°F). Protect from freezing. |
| Humidity | Thrives in dry to average humidity; does not like excessive moisture. |
✂️ Care & Maintenance
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Propagation: Easily propagated by leaf or stem cuttings.
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Pests/Diseases: Relatively pest-free but may attract mealybugs in humid conditions.
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Container Use: Excellent for small pots, dish gardens, and terrariums.
🌟 Why Choose Sedum ‘Alice Evans’?
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Compact and decorative, perfect for succulent arrangements
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Low-maintenance and beginner-friendly
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Great for indoor windowsills or sunny outdoor spots
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Adds a soft, calming tone to plant displays
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