Sedum spathulifolium
broadleaf stonecrop
Family CrassulaceaeAlso called yellow stonecrop, spoon-leaved stonecrop
About
An evergreen, mat-forming stonecrop of western North America with small spoon-shaped, often powdery leaves and yellow flowers. Several cultivars are grown as groundcover.
Care at a glance
- Pet safety
- Not recorded. We have no source on whether this plant is safe for cats, dogs or other pets — that is not the same as safe. Keep it out of reach until you have checked.
- People
- Not recorded.
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade.
- Soil
- Well-drained soil; dislikes winter wet.
Field notes
Morphology
Mats of basal rosettes spread from rhizomes; basal leaves are 1–2 cm long and sometimes coated with a waxy bloom. Short erect stems carry many small five-petalled yellow flowers.
Distribution & habitat
Western North America from British Columbia to southern California, often in shade in rocky coastal and inland hills and mountains.
Cultivation notes
A groundcover for well-drained soil in full sun or part shade that dislikes winter wet. 'Cape Blanco' and 'Purpureum' hold the RHS Award of Garden Merit.
History & etymology
The epithet refers to the spade- or spoon-shaped leaves.
Habitat
- Altitude
- Not recorded
- Altitude class
- —
- Native to
- Canada, United States
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- Not recorded
Text adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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