Mossy Stonecrop
(Crassula tillaea)
Mossy Stonecrop (Crassula tillaea)
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Duarte Frade
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Photo by: Duarte Frade | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Duarte Frade | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2020-02-26T17:58:34-08:00 |
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Summary
Crassula tillaea, commonly known as Mossy Stonecrop, is a small, evergreen succulent native to Mediterranean regions and parts of the Middle East, where it thrives in open, rocky areas, coastal scrub, and grasslands. It is a diminutive plant, typically reaching heights of 0.2-0.4 feet (0.06-0.1 meters) and spreading 0.2-0.6 feet (0.06-0.2 meters). Mossy Stonecrop has a low-growing, mat-forming habit with tiny, green to reddish leaves that may turn bronze in full sun. The inconspicuous flowers are greenish-white and bloom in the spring, adding a subtle charm to the plant.
Mossy Stonecrop is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to grow in poor soils, making it a suitable choice for rock gardens, green roofs, and as a ground cover in xeriscaped areas. Its ability to thrive with minimal care makes it an excellent plant for novice gardeners or those seeking low-maintenance landscapes. It requires minimal water once established and prefers well-drained soils, tolerating a range of soil types from sandy to loamy. While it can grow in part shade, it will exhibit the best color and form in full sun. Mossy Stonecrop is not commonly affected by pests or diseases, but overwatering can lead to root rot. It is also not known for aggressive roots or invasiveness.CC BY-SA 4.0
Mossy Stonecrop is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to grow in poor soils, making it a suitable choice for rock gardens, green roofs, and as a ground cover in xeriscaped areas. Its ability to thrive with minimal care makes it an excellent plant for novice gardeners or those seeking low-maintenance landscapes. It requires minimal water once established and prefers well-drained soils, tolerating a range of soil types from sandy to loamy. While it can grow in part shade, it will exhibit the best color and form in full sun. Mossy Stonecrop is not commonly affected by pests or diseases, but overwatering can lead to root rot. It is also not known for aggressive roots or invasiveness.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Succulent
- Height: 0.2-0.4 feet
- Width: 0.2-0.6 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Fall, Winter
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Part Shade
- Water: Very Low, Low
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rock Garden, Salt Tolerant
Natural Habitat
Native to Mediterranean open, rocky areas, coastal scrub, and grasslands
Other Names
Common Names: Moss Pygmyweed, Mossy Tillaea, Tilliwort, Mossy-Stonecrop, Moos-Dickblatt, Moosdickblatt, Mousse Fleurie, Crassule Mousse, Mousse-Fleurie, Tillée Mousse
Scientific Names: , Crassula tillaea, Tillaea muscosa, Tillaea procumbens, Sedum tillaei, Crassula alata subsp. genuina, Crassula alata subsp. muscosa, Mesanchum connatum, Tilleae muscosa,
GBIF Accepted Name: Crassula tillaea Lest.-Garl.