Sierra Mock Stonecrop
Sedum pumilum
- Native to:
- United States
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Crassulaceae
- Genus:
- Sedum
- Species:
- Sedum pumilum
- USDA Symbol:
- SEPU4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Succulent
- Height:
- 10 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, rose
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Wildlife Benefits
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
⚠️Moss's Elfin (Incisalia mossii)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Surface sow; seeds require light for germination. Germinates best at temperatures around 15-20°C.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI