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Stonecrops (Sedum)
Stonecrops are succulent plants native to the mountainous regions of western North America. The name refers to the dry outcrops of stone on which these plants can be found. They thrive in full sunlight and can survive periods of drought. Stonecrops are versatile plants with flowers that bloom in a range of bright colors, and leaves that can have different textures and shapes - some are waxy, while others grow hairlike structures.
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Key Facts About Stonecrops

Attributes of Stonecrops

Planting Time
Spring, Fall
Plant Height
8 cm to 61 cm
Spread
61 cm to 91 cm
Flower Color
Yellow
Red
Purple
Green
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
20 - 41 ℃

Trivia and Interesting Facts

Golden sedum is a lovely succulent plant with spoon-shaped leaves and lotus-shaped body. It has a small tip at the front. It looks golden or yellow-green and is an adorable plant at first glance.

Scientific Classification of Stonecrops

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Distribution of Stonecrops

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How to Grow and Care for Stonecrops

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Stonecropss, robust and diverse succulents, thrive with relatively minimal care. Their typical requirements include well-drained soil, full to partial sun exposure, and moderate watering after the soil completely dries out. Ideal temperatures for stonecropss range between 65°-75°F. They encounter challenges like root rot primarily due to overwatering, and pests like aphids and mealybugs. Seasonal considerations involve reduced watering in winter and supervision for excessive heat or sun exposure during peak summers. Overall, stonecropss require vigilance overwatering patterns, sunlight exposure, and pest management.
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Exploring the Stonecrops Plants

8 most common species:
Sedum morganianum
Burro's tail
The stems of burro's tail grow upright at first, then bend when they reach a certain height and creep to the ground. This makes them perfect for planting in large hanging pots. Plant a hanging pot full of burro's tail seedlings and over time they will slowly form a "waterfall" shape.
Sedum nussbaumerianum
Coppertone sedum
The coppertone sedum is a small, succulent plant with a light green or orange appearance. It grows best in sunny environments. Originally native to Mexico, the coppertone sedum has spread around the world as a windowsill plant, and is especially popular in the Canary Islands and Italy.
Sedum hispanicum
Spanish stonecrop
The spanish stonecrop is a hardy and small green succulent plant with red flowers. It gets its name "stonecrop" from the fact that it can grow with little soil and is found in rocky terrain. Its nickname is actually a misnomer; it doesn't grow in Spain.
Sedum palmeri
Palmer's sedum
Palmer's sedum (Sedum palmeri) is a succulent subshrub species also known as Palmer's stonecrop. Palmer's sedum is native to Mexico and blooms in spring. This species is named after the self-taught British botanist Edward Palmer.
Sedum pachyphyllum
Jellybeans
Jellybeans (Sedum pachyphyllum) is a succulent plant native to Mexico and popularized as a houseplant. Jellybeans is an easy plant to care for and good for beginners in houseplants and gardening. It can survive in both moist and dry soil and survives without watering for longer periods of time than most plants.
Sedum × rubrotinctum
Jelly bean plant
Jelly Bean is a cute-looking succulent native to Mexico that propagates extremely well from leaves. The common name comes from the colorful chubby leaves with red tips, which appear similar to the candy jelly beans. It is also called 'pork n' beans' because when exposed to full sun, its leaves turn from green to red as a defense mechanism.
Sedum dasyphyllum
Corsican stonecrop
Corsican stonecrop, can quickly fill gaps in a flowerpot and is an excellent choice for accent planting in combined pot cultures. With sufficient light and staying within a generous temperature variation, its leaves will appear pinkish white. The margins of older leaves on the bottom turn a light purple or orange.
Sedum album
White stonecrop
White stonecrop (Sedum album) is a flowering plant species that often grows in crevices or free-draining rocky soil. White stonecrop grows in temperate regions all over the world. It is adapted to grow in dry, thin soils and is often found growing on walls, dry banks, seashore rocks and in rocky meadows. This species grows low to the ground and cannot compete when there are other, fast-growing species in the same area.

All Species of Stonecrops

Burro's tail
Sedum morganianum
Burro's tail
The stems of burro's tail grow upright at first, then bend when they reach a certain height and creep to the ground. This makes them perfect for planting in large hanging pots. Plant a hanging pot full of burro's tail seedlings and over time they will slowly form a "waterfall" shape.
Coppertone sedum
Sedum nussbaumerianum
Coppertone sedum
The coppertone sedum is a small, succulent plant with a light green or orange appearance. It grows best in sunny environments. Originally native to Mexico, the coppertone sedum has spread around the world as a windowsill plant, and is especially popular in the Canary Islands and Italy.
Spanish stonecrop
Sedum hispanicum
Spanish stonecrop
The spanish stonecrop is a hardy and small green succulent plant with red flowers. It gets its name "stonecrop" from the fact that it can grow with little soil and is found in rocky terrain. Its nickname is actually a misnomer; it doesn't grow in Spain.
Palmer's sedum
Sedum palmeri
Palmer's sedum
Palmer's sedum (Sedum palmeri) is a succulent subshrub species also known as Palmer's stonecrop. Palmer's sedum is native to Mexico and blooms in spring. This species is named after the self-taught British botanist Edward Palmer.
Jellybeans
Sedum pachyphyllum
Jellybeans
Jellybeans (Sedum pachyphyllum) is a succulent plant native to Mexico and popularized as a houseplant. Jellybeans is an easy plant to care for and good for beginners in houseplants and gardening. It can survive in both moist and dry soil and survives without watering for longer periods of time than most plants.
Jelly bean plant
Sedum × rubrotinctum
Jelly bean plant
Jelly Bean is a cute-looking succulent native to Mexico that propagates extremely well from leaves. The common name comes from the colorful chubby leaves with red tips, which appear similar to the candy jelly beans. It is also called 'pork n' beans' because when exposed to full sun, its leaves turn from green to red as a defense mechanism.
Corsican stonecrop
Sedum dasyphyllum
Corsican stonecrop
Corsican stonecrop, can quickly fill gaps in a flowerpot and is an excellent choice for accent planting in combined pot cultures. With sufficient light and staying within a generous temperature variation, its leaves will appear pinkish white. The margins of older leaves on the bottom turn a light purple or orange.
White stonecrop
Sedum album
White stonecrop
White stonecrop (Sedum album) is a flowering plant species that often grows in crevices or free-draining rocky soil. White stonecrop grows in temperate regions all over the world. It is adapted to grow in dry, thin soils and is often found growing on walls, dry banks, seashore rocks and in rocky meadows. This species grows low to the ground and cannot compete when there are other, fast-growing species in the same area.
Carpet sedum
Sedum lineare
Carpet sedum
Carpet sedum (Sedum lineare) is also known as variegated stonecrop and needle stonecrop. It’s an exceedingly low-maintenance plant. In fact, one of the reasons it’s called stonecrop is that farmers have joked that “only stones need less care than sedum.” Another reason is the plant is often found growing over stones and rocks.
Woodland stonecrop
Sedum ternatum
Woodland stonecrop
Woodland stonecrop (Sedum ternatum) is an herbaceous flowering plant species native to the eastern and central United States. Woodland stonecrop grows natively in the forest understory and tolerates shade. This species adapts well to growing in gardens and retains moisture when planted in shallow soil.
Broadleaf stonecrop
Sedum spathulifolium
Broadleaf stonecrop
Broadleaf stonecrop (Sedum spathulifolium) is an evergreen perennial native to western North America. Broadleaf stonecrop grows naturally in hills and mountains. This species is often planted as ornamental ground cover. For optimal growth, it requires full sunlight and well-drained soil. Gardeners should take care not to overwater this species in the winter months. Broadleaf stonecrop is critical to the San Bruno elfin butterfly's life cycle.
Goldmoss stonecrop
Sedum acre
Goldmoss stonecrop
The goldmoss stonecrop is a flowering perennial with star-shaped flowers. It is commonly used in hanging baskets and other container gardens as groundcover and trailing accents. Because of its spicy and peppery flavor, the leaves and stems of this plant are used as flavor enhancers in some recipes.
Tasteless stonecrop
Sedum sexangulare
Tasteless stonecrop
Tasteless stonecrop (Sedum sexangulare) is a herbaceous perennial that will grow from 8 to 15 cm tall and up to 61 cm wide. It blooms in summer with bright yellow tiny star-shaped flowers. An excellent ground cover the chain-like foliage turns to shades of copper and bronze in fall. Often found growing on stones and rocks.
Stringy stonecrop
Sedum sarmentosum
Stringy stonecrop
Stringy stonecrop is a perennial plant with stems that can be up to 25 cm length. It has star-shaped flowers that are yellow-green. This plant is extremely easy to propagate, simply pushing one of the stems into the ground in your desired location is enough to usually cause stringy stonecrop to take root.
Golden sedum
Sedum adolphii
Golden sedum
Golden sedum grows fast, is adaptable to various environments, keeps growing all year round, and is almost never dormant. When it changes color, its leaves turn from green to golden-yellow, and the leaf margins glow slightly red, looking like delicious jelly. It is easy to propagate with leaf cutting and has a high survival rate. It's extremely easy to care for and is a must-have succulent plant variety for gardening beginners.
Tree stonecrop
Sedum dendroideum
Tree stonecrop
Tree stonecrop (Sedum dendroideum) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico. It grows best in warm, arid environments, but it can survive in cooler climates. Tree stonecrop is naturalized in California within the United States and is often cultivated in gardens.
Burro's tail
Sedum burrito
Burro's tail
Burro's tail (Sedum burrito) is a flowering succulent species native to Honduras and southern Mexico. Burro's tail is valued as an ornamental houseplant and often grown in hanging baskets. This species is considered rare in nature as it only grows in a few small geographical regions. Burro's tail grows best in full-sunlight conditions.
Sedum 'Alice Evans'
Sedum 'Alice Evans'
Sedum 'Alice Evans'
The leaves of the sedum 'Alice Evans' are bright green and glossy. With sufficient light and the right temperatures, leaf margins turn orange, and the tips turn red. Its new stems grow upwards, while its old stems are prone to creeping, meaning that they can mature into various forms.
Bulbose stonecrop
Sedum bulbiferum
Bulbose stonecrop
The whole is yellowish green and shiny. The stems are soft and fleshy. The tip of the stem rises slightly from an angle. Leaves are slightly spaced apart from each other, and it is not possible to distinguish between each other, slightly thin fleshy, spoon-shaped needle-shaped, petiole. The flowers bloom from the beginning of summer, and the inflorescences are branched at the tip of the stem. The flowers bloom upwards and do not get too dense. The five petals are thin, oval, yellow and 4 to 5 mm long. The moths are often unable to pollen and rarely have seeds. It is characterized by the formation of mugago at the base of the leaf in the middle of the flower stalk. It consists of several leaves and falls off when touched.
Tiscalatengo gorge sedum
Sedum clavatum
Tiscalatengo gorge sedum
Tiscalatengo gorge sedum tends to develop lateral buds and grow cespitose, therefore the plant can often be seen in large clusters. With sufficient light and broad temperature variation, its leaves turn a jelly-like light green or yellowish-green with red tips. When exposed to sunlight, it emits a light fruity aroma. Propagation by leaf-cutting is rarely successful, so it's generally propagated by cutting and division.
Golden Japanese Stonecrop
Sedum makinoi 'Ogon'
Golden Japanese Stonecrop
The golden Japanese Stonecrop tends to cluster easily, grows quickly, and is easy to care for. The plant is relatively mini-sized, and its vibrant, golden-yellow leaves make it a great accent plant in small combined pot cultures. Golden Japanese Stonecrop flowers are bright yellow and star-shaped, looking spectacular when the plant blooms in large clusters.
Miniature joshua tree
Sedum multiceps
Miniature joshua tree
The leaves of the miniature joshua tree are short, virgate, and fasciate on the branch tips. The stems of the miniature joshua tree are easily branched, looking like mini pine trees. During the summer months, when temperatures are high, the plant goes into dormancy, with its leaves turning grayish-green and closing to form spheres. Watering should take a temporary pause during this period. When the temperature cools down and the new leaves of the miniature joshua tree turn green, resume watering at the normal frequency, and the leaves will start to grow again.
Taiwanese stonecrop
Sedum formosanum
Taiwanese stonecrop
The whole is fleshy shiny and hairless. The stems crawl sideways with a little space between them to regenerate the cocoon-shaped leaves. The leaves attached to the stem become smaller from the base toward the tip and do not look like a stem. A yellow flower will bloom around spring. The flower stems are thick and stand up and the height is 25 cm.
Jellybean plant
Sedum hernandezii
Jellybean plant
Sedum hernandezii is a low-growing flowering succulent that tolerates drought and cold temperatures. Sedum hernandezii is cultivated as a houseplant and a garden plant, where it grows optimally in well-drained porous soil. This species is native to Mexico and is considered a very low-maintenance houseplant.
Stonecrop
Sedum treleasei
Stonecrop
The leaves of the stonecrop are verdant, short, and plump, with a small amount of white powder on their surface. The tips of the leaves turn yellow, or even red, when the plant is at its best. The stonecrop can bloom with clusters of small, bright yellow flowers in the late spring or fall, with the plant also emitting a faint fruit aroma when in sunlight.
Widowscross
Sedum pulchellum
Widowscross
Native to the south-central and southeastern United States, the Sedum pulchellum is a hardy winter annual. This is a commercially grown plant that's used in "green roof" systems that are designed to insulate buildings in addition to providing wildlife habitats.
Sedum Rubrotinctum 'Redberry'
Sedum × rubrotinctum 'Redberry'
Sedum Rubrotinctum 'Redberry'
The sedum Rubrotinctum 'Redberry' looks like a mini-version of the Jelly bean plant, plump and glossy with green new leaves and red old leaves. When the plant is at its best, it turns a bright red. A full pot of such plants can look like a plate of seductive red berries. The sedum Rubrotinctum 'Redberry' grows fast, is easy to care for, and is a great choice for novice growers.
English stonecrop
Sedum anglicum
English stonecrop
An easy-care succulent, english stonecrop makes a great groundcover for beginner gardening enthusiasts. These little plants hug the ground and will spread into a dense mat in rock gardens and flowerbeds. This type of Sedum, Sedum anglicum, also makes a great potted plant and is easy to find and grow from nursery stock.
Spearleaf stonecrop
Sedum lanceolatum
Spearleaf stonecrop
Spearleaf stonecrop (Sedum lanceolatum) is an evergreen perennial that will grow to 20 cm tall. It blooms in summer with yellow star-shaped flowers. Seeds ripen in autumn. This drought-tolerant plant grows best in full sun and cannot thrive in shade.
Roseroot stonecrop
Sedum rosea
Roseroot stonecrop
Roseroot stonecrop (Sedum rosea) is a perennial flowering species often cultivated as ornamental ground cover. It grows wildly in Europe, Asia, and North America where it withstands cold temperatures, rocky terrain, and lofty altitudes.
Golden japanese sedum
Sedum makinoi
Golden japanese sedum
Perennial yellow flowers bloom around spring.
Sedum versadense
Sedum versadense var. versadense
Sedum versadense
Sedum versadense (Sedum versadense var. versadense) is flowering perennial succulent which is commonly grown in cultivation. Sedum versadense grows best in acidic or neutral soil. This species can be cultivated in pots and outdoor gardens.
Golden sedum
Sedum annuum subsp. annuum
Golden sedum
Golden sedum is a popular choice for ground cover due to its fast spreading habit. It produces an abundance of yellow flowers at the end of winter, making it a beautiful decoration on a dull winter day. Golden sedum is often planted in rock gardens.
Toliman stonecrop
Sedum corynephyllum
Toliman stonecrop
The toliman stonecrop is a small shrub that grows star-shaped, light-colored flowers, along with thick succulent leaves for which the species is named ("corynephyllum" means "club-leaf"). The name stonecrop comes from the fact that this plant can grow in stony environments and doesn't require much soil.
Stonecrop
Sedum crassularia
Stonecrop
Stonecrop (Sedum crassularia) is a species of succulent native to Kenya, Ethiopia, and Tanzania. In the wild it can be growing in rocky parts of upland moors. Their tiny leaves and fleshy stems can withstand extreme heat, drought, and can happily grow between rocks in very little soil.
Oregon stonecrop
Sedum oreganum
Oregon stonecrop
Sedum oreganum is a species of succulent plant of the genus Sedum. It grows along the Pacific Coast of North America from Alaska to far northern California. The plant, known by the common name Oregon stonecrop, grows in many types of rocky habitat, including coastal bluffs and cliffs and the talus of higher inland mountains.
Winkleri
Sedum hirsutum subsp. baeticum 'winkleri'
Winkleri
Winkleri (Sedum hirsutum subsp. baeticum 'winkleri') is a perennial evergreen succulent that is valued as an ornamental species and often grown in pots. Winkleri is native to Africa, France, Italy, and Spain. Information about the optimal growth conditions for this species is not abundant, but it has been documented by botanists since the 1930s.
Sweet smelling sedum
Sedum suaveolens
Sweet smelling sedum
The leaves of the sweet smelling sedum are thin, with a layer of white powder on their surface. When light is sufficient and the proper temperatures are provided, leaf margins will turn a pinkish-red, and the leaf surface becomes a light orange. The plant's leaves also emit a fresh, fruity aroma. The sweet smelling sedum can be propagated by leaf cuttings, but the budding is very slow, making it more efficient to propagate by stem cuttings.
Yellow stonecrop
Sedum nuttalianum
Yellow stonecrop
Yellow stonecrop is a charming succulent uniformly spreading across well-drained soils in sunny rockeries and desert landscapes. Its fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves arrange themselves in attractive rosettes, often tinged with a reddish hue when kissed by the sun. In spring, yellow stonecrop boasts clusters of star-shaped, yellow flowers, adding a dash of vibrant color to its muted green palette.
Corsican stonecrop
Sedum dasyphyllum 'Major'
Corsican stonecrop
The corsican stonecrop is a variety of Sedum dasyphyllum 'Major', with larger leaves that grow spirally upwards on its stems. The plant is petite and suitable for embellishing combined pot cultures. It is highly adaptable, requires no specific care, and can quickly fill up a whole flowerpot.
Pink stonecrop
Sedum cepaea
Pink stonecrop
It presumably gets its name from its color and its ability to grow easily amongst stony, rocky areas – hence ‘stonecrop’. Gardeners joke the only thing that can live longer with less care than the stonecrops are an actual stone. Pink stonecrop is a summer-flowering succulent that is commonly found in elevated environments and easy to grow in gardens.
Sierra stonecrop
Sedum obtusatum
Sierra stonecrop
Sierra stonecrop is a species of succulent with waxy leaves and green, yellow, or orange blooms. It is native to the Western United States. This low-growing plant flowers throughout the summer.
Red stonecrop
Sedum rubens
Red stonecrop
Red stonecrop (Sedum rubens) is a short succulent that can easily be overlooked when solo, but when seen in mass, creates a spectacular carpet of fleshy foliage. All new growth tips have a brilliant crimson tinge to them, making them look almost as if they are bleeding.
Palmer's sedum
Sedum emarginatum
Palmer's sedum
Palmer's sedum (Sedum emarginatum) is a perennial succulent that does well as a drought-tolerant ground cover. Rosettes of leaves turn reddish when the weather cools down, and small yellow flowers bloom in summer.
Japanese stonecrop
Sedum japonicum
Japanese stonecrop
Japanese stonecrop, exhibits succulent-like leaves and a low, spreading habit. It thrives in well-draining soil and full sun, making it an ideal choice for rock gardens and container plantings. Additionally, japanese stonecrop attracts various pollinators such as bees and butterflies with its small, star-shaped blooms.
Azure stonecrop
Sedum caeruleum
Azure stonecrop
Sedum caeruleum, the sky stone-crop, baby-blue stone-crop or red-leaf, is a species of Sedum from the family Crassulaceae. It is native to northwest Africa, Sardinia, Corsica, and Sicily. The plant is a short, bushy annual with pale blue flowers. The leaves are narrowly oblong and usually tinted red.
Pink jelly bean
Sedum × rubrotinctum 'Variegata'
Pink jelly bean
The pink jelly bean is a variegated succulent variety of the Jelly bean plant, but with a different color. Usually, it has white variegations, which turn pink when there is a big temperature variation. The pink jelly bean grows slowly and is suitable for culturing in small pots.
Stonecrops 'Variegatum'
Sedum kamtschaticum 'Variegatum'
Stonecrops 'Variegatum'
As is the case with almost all plant hybrids called 'Variegatum' stonecrops 'Variegatum' has variegated, or multi-colored leaves. In this case, the green leaves have an attractive pinky-white border, in contrast to the plain green leaves of the parent plant (Stonecrops). This much-loved mat-forming plant makes for great garden groundcover and has received the Royal Horticultural Society's prestigious Award of Garden Merit.
Stonecrops 'Pool Party'
Sedum 'Pool Party'
Stonecrops 'Pool Party'
Stonecrops 'Pool Party' is bred for its compact habit that offers large heads of star-shaped, soft pink flowers and silver-blue foliage. It is part of Terra Nova Nurseries' 'Party Hardy' series and a cultivar of the Sedum or stonecrop genus. It loves full sun and well-drained soil. The plant looks fabulous when placed in large groups and is great for adding color to beds and borders.
Stonecrops 'Beach Party'
Sedum 'Beach Party'
Stonecrops 'Beach Party'
Stonecrops 'Beach Party' is bred for its compact habit that offers large heads of star-shaped, light pink flowers and glossy green-yellow foliage whose edges take on a stunning red-tinged color in spring. It is a creation of Terra Nova Nurseries and a cultivar of the stonecrop genus. This deciduous perennial blooms late, adding interest and color to winter gardens.
Stonecrops 'Birthday Party'
Sedum 'Birthday Party'
Stonecrops 'Birthday Party'
Stonecrops 'Birthday Party' is a Sedum with a short and compact habit, offering large deep rose-pink flowers that last from summer into fall. This cultivar is bred by Terra Nova Nurseries as part of the Party Hardy Series and its color certainly creates a party-feel in your garden. As a sun-loving plant, it looks stunning nestled in rock gardens or alongside water features.
Sedum hirsutum subsp. baeticum
Sedum hirsutum subsp. baeticum
Sedum hirsutum subsp. baeticum
Sedum hirsutum subsp. baeticum (Sedum hirsutum subsp. baeticum) is a large plant whose distinctively fleshy leaves are covered with tiny spine-like hairs. A hardy species, this plant can tolerate moderate amounts of frost, heat, and dryness. It may sprout small white flowers.
Sedum polytrichoides
Sedum polytrichoides
Sedum polytrichoides
Sedum polytrichoides is a resilient, stonecrop family member characterized by its mats of tiny, needle-like leaves. These leaves, transitioning from vibrant green to bronze with the season, serve as a succulent storage to withstand droughts. Its habitat of rocky outcrops influences its capacity to thrive in lean soils, where clusters of star-shaped, yellow flowers bloom in summer, attracting pollinators despite its rugged surroundings.
Stonecrops 'Purpureum'
Sedum spathulifotium 'Purpureum'
Stonecrops 'Purpureum'
Stonecrops 'Purpureum' boasts rosettes of spoon-shaped leaves tinted with a striking purple hue, which intensifies under stress from full sun or drought. Its low-growing, sprawling habit thrives in rocky, well-drained soils, illustrating a succulent's classic resilience. In summer, stonecrops 'Purpureum' contrasts its foliage with clusters of starry yellow flowers, attracting pollinators to its hardy display.
Stonecrops 'Karfunkelstein'
Sedum telephium 'Karfunkelstein'
Stonecrops 'Karfunkelstein'
Stonecrops 'Karfunkelstein' is a striking stonecrop with vibrant red and pink flowers that explain its name, which is a now outdated German term describing red gemstones. This plant's showy flowers attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies and are popular cut flowers too.
Broadleaf stonecrop 'Purpureum'
Sedum spathulifolium 'Purpureum'
Broadleaf stonecrop 'Purpureum'
The broadleaf stonecrop 'Purpureum' is a species of stonecrop. Its parent is Sedum spathulifolium. This succulent perennial spreads wide, staying low to the ground. It develops red, purple, and silver leaves that roughly resemble spoon shapes. It blooms in the summer and its flowers are yellow and star-shaped. Broadleaf stonecrop 'Purpureum' has a merit award from the Royal Horticultural Society. The name, 'Purpureum,' references the purplish color that its leaves take on.
Stonecrops 'Angelina'
Sedum rupestre 'Angelina'
Stonecrops 'Angelina'
Stonecrops 'Angelina' are the perfect addition to any rock garden or sunny border. Its yellow-green foliage contrasts beautifully with nearby purple-leaved plants. The leaves turn orange-red in winter providing year-round interest. Native to rocky areas of Europe and Asia, this sedum is drought-tolerant and attracts butterflies to its yellow, star-shaped flowers in summer.
Morrisor stonecrop
Sedum morrisonense
Morrisor stonecrop
Morrisor stonecrop is a resilient alpine succulent endemic to rocky terrains. It's easily recognized by its rosettes of fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves, boasting a jade-green hue with a hint of red margins under stress. The plant thrives in well-drained soils, its drought-tolerant nature allowing survival in sparse, sun-drenched environments. In spring, morrisor stonecrop graces the landscape with clusters of star-shaped, yellow flowers that attract pollinators.
Firecracker stonecrop
Sedum 'Firecracker'
Firecracker stonecrop
The firecracker stonecrop cultivar is part of a family of artificially-selected perennials that were bred specifically to be easy to take care of and spread as a groundcover with minimal effort. Sedum 'Firecracker' distinguishes itself by featuring fleshy mint green leaves that turn into a deep burgundy shade as they mature.
Pacific stonecrop
Sedum divergens
Pacific stonecrop
Pacific stonecrop is a resilient succulent with fleshy, bright green leaves that form spreading mats. As it cascades over rocks and ledges, it contributes to stunning rock gardens. The plant exhibits star-shaped yellow flowers in summer, attracting pollinators. Adapted to poor soil and dry conditions, pacific stonecrop successfully thrives in alpine and subalpine zones, embodying a rugged beauty.
Spanish stonecrop
Sedum hispanicum 'Aureum'
Spanish stonecrop
A ground-cover succulent, spanish stonecrop (Sedum hispanicum 'Aureum') is named for its masses of tiny leaves, which range in hue from green to yellow depending on the amount of sunlight they have received. It also produces starry white flowers each summer.
Sedum furfuraceum
Sedum furfuraceum
Sedum furfuraceum
Sedum furfuraceum is a resilient succulent, famed for its plump, pebbly leaves that possess a distinctive, frosty hue and a rough, textured surface resembling miniature clusters of stone. Native to rocky outcroppings, it thrives with minimal water, its foliage adapted to store moisture, ensuring survival amidst arid conditions. Its modest form makes it a favored choice for rock gardens and xeriscaping projects.
Stonecrops 'Mediovariegatum'
Sedum sieboldii 'Mediovariegatum'
Stonecrops 'Mediovariegatum'
Stonecrops 'Mediovariegatum''s rubbery leaves show off a brilliant combination of colors which makes it highly unique and exceedingly popular. To add to this, the plant also produces pretty pink flowers during summer, so it's not a wonder stonecrops 'Mediovariegatum' is a gardener's favorite. It's a Stonecrop cultivar, but its precise origin is unknown.
Stonecrops 'Wildfire'
Sedum 'Wildfire'
Stonecrops 'Wildfire'
Stonecrops 'Wildfire' delights the eye with bold burgundy-red foliage shot through with hints of green. It bears star-shaped rose-pink flowers in late summer. This is a creation from plant breeder Chris Hansen and is part of the SunSparkler® Series. It is named for its fabulous foliage and flower color tones. This cultivar is perfect for rock gardens or patio containers.
Broadleaf stonecrop 'Cape Blanco'
Sedum spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco'
Broadleaf stonecrop 'Cape Blanco'
Broadleaf stonecrop 'Cape Blanco' (Sedum spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco') is an attractive succulent cultivar of broadleaf stonecrop (Sedum spathulifolium). These plants grow as a ground cover, producing powdery blue-and-grey foliage and yellow flowers throughout the summer that attract butterflies. This cultivar is named for Cape Blanco, Oregon, and is indeed well-adapted for life in the Pacific Northwest.
Stonecrops 'Variegatum'
Sedum kamtschaticum var. kamtschaticum 'Variegatum'
Stonecrops 'Variegatum'
Stonecrops 'Variegatum' is a variety that's immediately recognizable by its two-colored 'variegated' leaves. In contrast, the parent plant has single-colored green leaves. This attractive mat-forming perennial is popular for its bright yellow flowers and has received the Royal Horticultural Society's prestigious Award of Garden Merit.
Stonecrops 'Weihenstephaner Gold'
Sedum kamtschaticum var. floriferum 'Weihenstephaner Gold'
Stonecrops 'Weihenstephaner Gold'
Stonecrops 'Weihenstephaner Gold' is a succulent plant popular for its bright yellow flowers. This hybrid is named after a German beer that matches its flower color. This is a low-growing, mat-forming plant that makes for excellent ground cover or an interesting container or bedding plant.
Stonecrops 'Matrona'
Sedum telephium 'Matrona'
Stonecrops 'Matrona'
The stonecrops 'Matrona' is a cultivar of sedum with large panicles of pale pink flowers. It has a particularly long season of interest, showing beautiful foliage and flowers from early summer through to winter. It grows well in full sun and with little water, and is attractive to pollinators.
Stonecrops 'Class Act'
Sedum 'Class Act'
Stonecrops 'Class Act'
Stonecrops 'Class Act' is known for its strong, bright green succulent foliage and stunning deep carmine-pink and burgundy-red flowers that turn to russet shades in cooler weather. It holds an RHS Award of Garden Merit and is a cultivar of the Sedum stonecrop genus. Drought and heat tolerant, they are indeed 'classy' additions to beds, borders, and rock gardens.
Sedum mocinianum
Sedum mocinianum
Sedum mocinianum
Sedum mocinianum (Sedum mocinianum) is most easily recognized by the many stiff hairs that sprout along its podlike stems. It grows small white flowers with red anthers which emit a faint odor that many find unpleasant. This species prefers to bloom in winter. The succulent pods can easily break off and root as new plants themselves.
Sedum stahlii
Sedum stahlii
Sedum stahlii
Sedum stahlii is an attractive succulent plant that's prized for its chubby leaves. As an ornamental plant, it is typically used as ground cover, as it forms a loose mat. In nature, sedum stahlii can be found on steep rocky slopes on limestone.
Green cockscomb
Sedum praealtum
Green cockscomb
Green cockscomb is a low-growing plant with a tree-like appearance that makes it a popular bonsai species. It is sometimes mistaken for its close neighbor Sedum praealtum, “Bush Sedum,” although it is smaller in stature. This succulent is well-suited to warm-climate rock gardens, but it should be grown indoors in cooler areas since it is not frost-tolerant.
Sedum 'Spring Glow'
Sedum 'Spring Glow'
Sedum 'Spring Glow'
Sedum 'Spring Glow' is a hybrid succulent patented by a particular company. It produces clumps of dainty pink flowers in the spring, hence its common name. It develops reddish tips in the leaves in cooler weather and is commonly used as an indoor potted plant.
Takeshima stonecrop
Sedum takesimense 'Nonsitnal'
Takeshima stonecrop
The takeshima stonecrop cultivar is a genetic mutation of the 'Gold Carpet' variety that resulted in uniquely colored foliage. Its eye-catching serrated leaves boast a bold stripe of dark green down the middle, surrounded by soft, creamy yellow accents around the edges. This is a drought-resistant plant that requires low maintenance.
Stonecrops 'Thunderhead'
Sedum 'Thunderhead'
Stonecrops 'Thunderhead'
The robust stonecrops 'Thunderhead' boasts large, dark purple to black rosettes, their fleshy leaves creating a dramatic contrast to the pearl-gray flowering stalks. In late summer, crowns of pink blossoms attract pollinators to its succulent display. This hardy perennial thrives in well-drained soil, basking in full sun, where it garners resilience and splendor from its arid-loving nature.
Stonecrops 'Autumn Charm'
Sedum telephium 'Autumn Charm'
Stonecrops 'Autumn Charm'
Stonecrops 'Autumn Charm' is a hardy perennial that boasts fleshy, grey-green leaves edged with creamy white, giving it a striking variegated appearance. Come late summer to fall, stonecrops 'Autumn Charm' erupts in clusters of star-shaped, pink flowers that attract bees and butterflies. This robust succulent thrives in well-drained soils, tolerating drought and bringing late-season vibrancy to rock gardens and borders.
Stonecrops 'Herbstfreude'
Sedum 'Herbstfreude'
Stonecrops 'Herbstfreude'
Stonecrops 'Herbstfreude' is one of the most attractive Sedum cultivars. It has oblong, icy-green fleshy leaves and a large cluster of starry flowers which progress from light to deep pink. It flowers in the early autumn, hence the name. Stonecrops 'Herbstfreude' is a hybrid of S. spectabile and S. telephium, and was possibly first grown by Georg Arrends (1863-1952) nursery at Wuppertal, Germany. The cultivar was awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit, twice.
Stonecrops 'Purple Emperor'
Sedum telephium 'Purple Emperor'
Stonecrops 'Purple Emperor'
Stonecrops 'Purple Emperor' is a popular cultivar of sedum that is named for its large purple flower heads. The flowers appear pink in the summer and slowly turn to purple and then bronze into the fall. Gardeners like stonecrops 'Purple Emperor' because it is low maintenance and very disease resistant.
Stonecrop
Sedum 'Jose Aubergine'
Stonecrop
Stonecrop is a popular addition in full sun gardens and is also used as a border plant, prized for its profusion of bright-colored flower clusters. Attracting hummingbirds and butterflies, the long-blooming plant adds garden interest throughout the year. The color of its blossoms sets it apart from other species in the genus.
Sedum subtile
Sedum subtile
Sedum subtile
Sedum subtile are succulent plants native to the mountainous regions of western North America. The name refers to the dry outcrops of stone on which these plants can be found. They thrive in full sunlight and can survive periods of drought. Sedum subtile are versatile plants with flowers that bloom in a range of bright colors, and leaves that can have different textures and shapes - some are waxy, while others grow hairlike structures.
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Sedum
Stonecrops are succulent plants native to the mountainous regions of western North America. The name refers to the dry outcrops of stone on which these plants can be found. They thrive in full sunlight and can survive periods of drought. Stonecrops are versatile plants with flowers that bloom in a range of bright colors, and leaves that can have different textures and shapes - some are waxy, while others grow hairlike structures.
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Key Facts About Stonecrops

Attributes of Stonecrops

Planting Time
Spring, Fall
Plant Height
8 cm to 61 cm
Spread
61 cm to 91 cm
Flower Color
Yellow
Red
Purple
Green
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
20 - 41 ℃

Trivia and Interesting Facts

Golden sedum is a lovely succulent plant with spoon-shaped leaves and lotus-shaped body. It has a small tip at the front. It looks golden or yellow-green and is an adorable plant at first glance.

Scientific Classification of Stonecrops

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Distribution of Stonecrops

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How to Grow and Care for Stonecrops

Stonecropss, robust and diverse succulents, thrive with relatively minimal care. Their typical requirements include well-drained soil, full to partial sun exposure, and moderate watering after the soil completely dries out. Ideal temperatures for stonecropss range between 65°-75°F. They encounter challenges like root rot primarily due to overwatering, and pests like aphids and mealybugs. Seasonal considerations involve reduced watering in winter and supervision for excessive heat or sun exposure during peak summers. Overall, stonecropss require vigilance overwatering patterns, sunlight exposure, and pest management.
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8 most common species:
Sedum morganianum
Burro's tail
The stems of burro's tail grow upright at first, then bend when they reach a certain height and creep to the ground. This makes them perfect for planting in large hanging pots. Plant a hanging pot full of burro's tail seedlings and over time they will slowly form a "waterfall" shape.
Sedum nussbaumerianum
Coppertone sedum
The coppertone sedum is a small, succulent plant with a light green or orange appearance. It grows best in sunny environments. Originally native to Mexico, the coppertone sedum has spread around the world as a windowsill plant, and is especially popular in the Canary Islands and Italy.
Sedum hispanicum
Spanish stonecrop
The spanish stonecrop is a hardy and small green succulent plant with red flowers. It gets its name "stonecrop" from the fact that it can grow with little soil and is found in rocky terrain. Its nickname is actually a misnomer; it doesn't grow in Spain.
Sedum palmeri
Palmer's sedum
Palmer's sedum (Sedum palmeri) is a succulent subshrub species also known as Palmer's stonecrop. Palmer's sedum is native to Mexico and blooms in spring. This species is named after the self-taught British botanist Edward Palmer.
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All Species of Stonecrops

Burro's tail
Coppertone sedum
Spanish stonecrop
Palmer's sedum
Jellybeans
Jelly bean plant
Corsican stonecrop
White stonecrop
Carpet sedum
Woodland stonecrop
Broadleaf stonecrop
Goldmoss stonecrop
Tasteless stonecrop
Stringy stonecrop
Golden sedum
Tree stonecrop
Burro's tail
Sedum 'Alice Evans'
Bulbose stonecrop
Tiscalatengo gorge sedum
Golden Japanese Stonecrop
Miniature joshua tree
Taiwanese stonecrop
Jellybean plant
Stonecrop
Widowscross
Sedum Rubrotinctum 'Redberry'
English stonecrop
Spearleaf stonecrop
Roseroot stonecrop
Golden japanese sedum
Sedum versadense
Golden sedum
Toliman stonecrop
Stonecrop
Oregon stonecrop
Winkleri
Sweet smelling sedum
Yellow stonecrop
Corsican stonecrop
Pink stonecrop
Sierra stonecrop
Red stonecrop
Palmer's sedum
Japanese stonecrop
Azure stonecrop
Pink jelly bean
Stonecrops 'Variegatum'
Stonecrops 'Pool Party'
Stonecrops 'Beach Party'
Stonecrops 'Birthday Party'
Sedum hirsutum subsp. baeticum
Sedum polytrichoides
Stonecrops 'Purpureum'
Stonecrops 'Karfunkelstein'
Broadleaf stonecrop 'Purpureum'
Stonecrops 'Angelina'
Morrisor stonecrop
Firecracker stonecrop
Pacific stonecrop
Spanish stonecrop
Sedum furfuraceum
Stonecrops 'Mediovariegatum'
Stonecrops 'Wildfire'
Broadleaf stonecrop 'Cape Blanco'
Stonecrops 'Variegatum'
Stonecrops 'Weihenstephaner Gold'
Stonecrops 'Matrona'
Stonecrops 'Class Act'
Sedum mocinianum
Sedum stahlii
Green cockscomb
Sedum 'Spring Glow'
Takeshima stonecrop
Stonecrops 'Thunderhead'
Stonecrops 'Autumn Charm'
Stonecrops 'Herbstfreude'
Stonecrops 'Purple Emperor'
Stonecrop
Sedum subtile
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Ficus
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
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Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
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Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Solanum
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
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Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Quercus
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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