Sedum album 'Athoum'
Product details
| Management number | 250425300 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$2.80 | Model Number | 250425300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | |||||||||
- Description
- Sedum 'Athoum' Care Guide
- FAQ/Common Issues
-
![]()
Sedum album 'Athoum' is a low-growing succulent perennial in the Crassulaceae family, native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. In its natural habitat, it colonizes rocky slopes and well-drained soils where it spreads across stone walls and sparse terrain. It is frost hardy and drought tolerant, having traveled from those rugged origins into gardens and containers worldwide.
The plant forms a tight, mat-forming carpet of small cylindrical leaves that are bright green in cool seasons and flush with reddish-bronze tones under heat or stress. The leaves are plump and glossy, densely packed along trailing stems that spread outward over pot edges and rock walls. It grows in a clumping, trailing, clustering habit that works equally well as a spreading ground cover or a cascading hanging container plant.
Summer brings clusters of small white star-shaped flowers, typically blooming from June through July just above the foliage on short stems. A slight drop in nighttime temperatures during spring encourages the best flowering display. The blooms attract pollinators and produce pollen.
Move it outside for summer and it stays comfortable into autumn without fuss. It handles balcony wind and rain without trouble, making it a top choice for rock gardens, green roofs, mixed succulent containers, and exposed outdoor spots. You can leave it up to ten days without water. It is pet friendly and tolerates dry heated indoor air equally well, giving it genuine year-round versatility for both garden and home.
-
Sedum album 'Athoum' grows well in full sun to partial sun, welcoming at least four to six hours of direct sun daily.
Water it every 10-14 days during the growing season, cutting back to once a month or less in winter as soil dries completely between waterings.
Sedum 'Athoum' does best in a fast-draining succulent or cactus mix blended with extra perlite or coarse grit to prevent root rot.
It handles temperatures from around 25°F and above, tolerating light frost with ease in suitable climates.
![]()
Sedum 'Athoum' is a clumping, trailing succulent that spreads at a moderate pace, needing only a light balanced fertilizer once in spring.
It is hardy in USDA Zones 4-9, tolerating winter lows around 25°F and colder in well-drained conditions. It grows outdoors across the northern and central regions including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. It also grows in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Utah, and Idaho, as well as warmer and transitional zones spanning Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and much of California.
-
Q: Is Sedum album 'Athoum' pet friendly?
A: It is non-toxic to cats, dogs, and other household pets.
Q: Can this succulent survive cold winters outdoors?
A: Sedum album 'Athoum' tolerates frost down to 25°F and colder in well-drained soil, thriving in zones 4-9 across much of the country.
Q: How fast does Sedum 'Athoum' spread?
A: It spreads at a moderate pace, gradually forming a dense mat-forming carpet over one to two growing seasons.
Q: Can I propagate this plant easily?
A: Sedum 'Athoum' propagates quickly from stem cuttings; let them dry for a day, press into dry succulent mix, and they root readily. It can also be divided by separating rooted clumps.
Q: Will Sedum 'Athoum' handle neglect on a balcony?
A: It handles balcony wind and rain without trouble and tolerates up to ten days without water, making it suitable for exposed outdoor spots.
Q: What window direction works best for indoor growth?
A: South or west-facing windows provide the direct sun Sedum 'Athoum' needs; it can tolerate partial sun but colors fade without at least four to six hours of daily direct light.
Bestseller ranking
Succulent
Correction of product information
If you notice any omissions or errors in the product information on this page, please use the correction request form below.
Correction Request Form