English: Poplar-leaved stonecrop
Synonym: Sedum populifolium.
Region: Siberia.
Habitat: Valleys, rocky cliffs, damp places along woodlands; thrives in full sun but can tolerate light shade; prefers moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil; can tolerate sandy or gravelly soils; very cold-hardy, tolerating temperatures to -20°C; drought tolerant.
Use: Ornamental, rock gardens, containers, border plant.
BotanyType: herb; deciduous; succulent; sub-shrub; woody; up to 60 cm tall and 60 cm broad.
Stem: Woody, branching, dark brown.
Leaves: alternate, deciduous, heart-shaped with toothed and wavy edges, resembling a poplar tree's leaves; green.
Inflorescence: terminal, open clusters of flowers.
Flowers: small, star-shaped; white with a pink tinge; often fragrant; blooms in late summer to early autumn.
Pollination: by bees and butterflies.