Orpine

Orpine (Hylotelephium telephium)

Orpine, also known as Garden stonecrop, Midsummer-men

Orpine (Hylotelephium telephium), a perennial succulent native to Eurasia, is commonly grown in gardens for its ornamental value. It thrives in gravelly or calcareous soils. In Finland, orpine is a protected species due to its critical role as the primary food source for the Apollo butterfly, the largest butterfly species in the country.

Key Facts About Orpine

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Attributes of Orpine

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Succulent, Herb
Plant Height
20 cm to 1 m
Spread
30 cm to 50 cm
Leaf Color
Green Gray
Flower Size
1 cm
Flower Color
Pink White Purple Red

Scientific Classification of Orpine

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Saxifragales
Family
Stonecrop
Genus
Sedums
Species
Orpine

Toxicity

Ingestion