White Stonecrop

(Sedum album)

White Stonecrop (Sedum album)

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Summary

Sedum album, commonly known as White Stonecrop, is an evergreen perennial succulent native to a variety of habitats including rocky outcrops, grasslands, and open forests across Europe, the Middle East, and the Caucasus. It typically grows to a height of 0.3-0.5 feet and spreads 1-2 feet wide, forming dense, mat-like stands. The plant is characterized by its semi-prostrate stems that become erect during the flowering period in July and August. The stems may turn pinkish-brown, and the fleshy, nearly cylindrical leaves are arranged alternately and can exhibit a pink tinge under drought stress. White Stonecrop’s flowers are star-shaped, forming a dense cyme, with five fleshy sepals, five white petals, ten stamens, and five pistils. The resulting fruit consists of five united follicles containing numerous seeds.

White Stonecrop is valued for its drought tolerance, low maintenance requirements, and its ability to thrive in poor soils with fast drainage. It is often used in rock gardens, as ground cover, and in green roof plantings due to its hardiness and attractive foliage. It is hardy in Zones 3-9 and prefers full sun but can tolerate part shade. While generally disease-free, it can suffer from root rot if overwatered or planted in poorly drained soils. It is also deer resistant, making it a good choice for gardens in areas with high deer populations.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Succulent, Herb
  • Height: 0.3-0.5 feet
  • Width: 1-1.5 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: White
  • Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
  • Leaf Retention: Evergreen

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Very Low, Low
  • Drainage: Fast

Common Uses

Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control, Fire Resistant, Groundcover, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rabbit Resistant, Rock Garden, Salt Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Street Planting

Natural Habitat

Rocky outcrops, grasslands, and open forests across Europe, the Middle East, and the Caucasus

Other Names

Common Names: Hvid Stenurt, Weißer Fetthenne, Weiße Fetthenne, Weisser Mauerpfeffer, Valkomaksaruoho, Orpin Blanc, Hvitbergknapp, Wit Vetkruid, Kvitbergknapp, Vit Fetknopp, Sedum-Branco

Scientific Names: , Sedum album, Sedum albellum, Sedum album var. album, Sedum album var. pallens, Sedum turgidum, Sedum album var. erythranthum, Sedum angulatum, Sedum chrisianum, Sedum paniculatum,

GBIF Accepted Name: Sedum album L.