Thick-Leaf Stonecrop

Sedum dasyphyllum

Native to:
Albania, Algeria, Austria, Baleares, Bulgaria, Corse, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Morocco, NW. Balkan Pen., Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Crassulaceae
Genus:
Sedum
Species:
Sedum dasyphyllum
USDA Symbol:
SEDA2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Succulent
Height:
10 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
white, pink
Ground Cover:
Yes

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:
★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
Butterflies & Moths:
★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

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:
thrives in rocky crevices and poor soils

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–28 days
Notes:
Seeds require light for germination; surface sow and do not cover.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Best grown in plastic bag for humidity

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society