White stonecrop

White stonecrop (Sedum album)

White stonecrop, also known as Sedum athoum, Hardy baby tears, Small houseleek, Thick-leaved stonecrop

White stonecrop (Sedum album) is well-suited for growth in temperate climates and thrives in dry, well-drained environments such as rocky soils and crevices. It is commonly found in locations like walls, dry slopes, coastal rocks, and rocky fields. This low-growing plant is adapted to survive in thin, nutrient-poor soils and typically does not fare well in competition with faster-growing species.

Key Facts About White stonecrop

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Attributes of White stonecrop

Lifespan
Perennial, Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
8 cm to 20 cm
Spread
45 cm
Leaf Color
Green Red
Flower Size
5 mm to 1 cm
Flower Color
White Pink

Scientific Classification of White stonecrop

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Saxifragales
Family
Stonecrop
Genus
Stonecrops
Species
White stonecrop