Stonecrop
Zone
4 – 9
Height:
2 – 36 inches
Light:
full sun
By: Meriel Bradley
The Stonecrop plant is a succulent sedum. Stonecrop sedums are a large family of plants and can include low-growing mat, creeping, and tall varieties, but they all have a rosette of flowers and thick succulent leaves.
This is a perennial plant that attracts bees and butterflies and is easy to grow and care for but they do need well-drained soil for their shallow root system in a sunny location.
Quick Facts
Grows best in full sun
Many varieties to choose from
Attracts butterflies and bees into your garden
Great in rockeries or perennial borders
Hardy zones 4 – 9
Prefers a well-drained soil
Stonecrop Spring shoots
Stonecrop
Stonecrop 1
Stonecrop 2
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