Sedum alfredii is a perennial herb in areas of Asia, with top or tip branched stems that ascend from between 10 to 20 cm in length. Leaves of Sedum alfredii are deciduous and alternate proximally on the stem. Leaf blades are wedge-shaped with straight lines. Leaf blade shape may also be characterized as being oval (obovate) or broad with a tapered base. The overall shape of Sedum alfredii leaves measure approximately 1.2 – 3 cm × 0.2 – 0.6 cm. Leaf base is usually wedge shaped and is occasionally characterized by a short branch or shoot. Leaf endpoint of Sedum alfredii is rounded, with a blunted and sometimes notched leaf tip. Flower head of Sedum alfredii measures between roughly 5 and 8 cm in diameter. Flowers of Sedum alfredii are small, measuring roughly 1 mm in diameter. Yellow petals are characteristically representative of Sedum alfredii, appearing oblong in shape, and measuring roughly 4 –6 mm × 1.6 – 1.8 mm. Nectar scales of Sedum alfredii measure 1.2 mm, with rounded or even blunted scale ends, which should be visible. Seeds of Sedum alfredii are brown in color and measure 0.6 mm in diameter.