Orpine Stonecrop
Sedum debile
Andrey Zharkikh from Salt Lake City, USA
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Crassulaceae
- Genus:
- Sedum
- Species:
- Sedum debile
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Succulent
- Height:
- Less than 6 in
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- Pink, Orange, Yellow, Green
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Phoebus Apollo (Parnassius phoebus)
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 alpine and subalpine regions