Plant Profile: Sedum makinoi

This is a fleshy, perennial herb characterized by its flat or rounded leaves and flowers that can be yellow, white, or red with 4 to 5 petals. It thrives in forests and natural habitats as a native species, but it is also popular as a houseplant, in interior designs, or as a decorative element in gardens as a herbaceous perennial. While it has low toxicity if ingested, the young and tender stems and leaves can be consumed raw, and they may be lightly cooked before flowering.