Sedum is a large genus of flowering plants in the family Crassulaceae, native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The genus includes several species of succulent perennials and subshrubs that are commonly cultivated as ornamental plants for their attractive flowers and foliage.

Sedum plants typically have fleshy, water-storing leaves that are often arranged in rosettes. The flowers of Sedum are usually small and star-shaped, in shades of pink, red, white, or yellow. The flowers are produced on upright or trailing stems and are often clustered in large groups.