Yellow Stonecrop

Sedum nuttallii

Native to:
United States
Yellow Stonecrop

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Crassulaceae
Genus:
Sedum
Species:
Sedum nuttallii
USDA Symbol:
SENU

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Succulent
Height:
15 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
yellow, white
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

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
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