Caucasian Stonecrop
Phedimus spurius
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Crassulaceae
- Genus:
- Phedimus
- Species:
- Phedimus spurius
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 6 in - 1 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Bloom Months:
- jun, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, red
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Washington, Canada: Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Quebec
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Common eastern bumble bee (Bombus impatiens), Common eastern bumble bee (Bombus impatiens), Yellow-faced bumble bee (Bombus vosnesenskii), Yellow-faced bumble bee (Bombus vosnesenskii)
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 slopes and cliffs