European Stonecrop
Petrosedum ochroleucum
- Native to:
- Albania, Bulgaria, France, Greece, Italy, NW. Balkan Pen., Romania, Sicilia, Switzerland, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe
Björn S. (web.archive.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Crassulaceae
- Genus:
- Petrosedum
- Species:
- Petrosedum ochroleucum
- USDA Symbol:
- SEOC
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream, yellow
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to rocky outcrops and dry slopes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Surface sow; seeds require light for germination. Germination is generally reliable under warm conditions.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI