# Lanceleaf Stonecrop (*Sedum lanceolatum*) Lanceleaf Stonecrop is a fun, green plant that grows in rocky places. Its leaves are long and pointy, and it can bloom with pretty yellow flowers in the summer! - **Category:** [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/plant) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Snaps:** 9 - **Habitat:** Rocky areas ![Lanceleaf Stonecrop](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Sedum_lanceolatum_5926.JPG&width=800) Photo: Walter Siegmund (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sedum_lanceolatum_5926.JPG) ## Appearance The Lanceleaf Stonecrop has thick, fleshy, lance-shaped leaves that can appear green, reddish, or bluish, often clustered on low-growing stems. Its bright yellow, star-shaped flowers bloom in dense clusters, standing out vividly against the succulent foliage. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Plantae - **Phylum:** Tracheophyta - **Class:** Magnoliopsida - **Order:** Saxifragales - **Family:** Crassulaceae - **Genus:** Sedum ## Interesting facts - Its leaves can blush bright red or purple when soaking up lots of sunshine! - Lanceleaf Stonecrop's flowers glow with nectar, a sweet treat for thirsty bees! - Some people say its juicy leaves taste a bit tart, like a wild green snack! - This plant is tough enough to sprout and grow in tiny cracks of solid rock! ## Special abilities - **Water Battery Leaves:** Lanceleaf Stonecrop has plump, succulent leaves that store precious water, allowing it to thrive in very dry places. - **Rock Gripper Roots:** Lanceleaf Stonecrop can anchor itself in tiny rock crevices, surviving where most plants can't find soil. ## Measurements & details - **Height:** 5-20 cm - **Spread:** 10-30 cm - **Flower Size:** 0.5-1.5 cm - **Bloom Season:** Late spring to late summer - **Edible:** Yes - **Toxicity:** None - **Lifecycle:** Perennial - **Pollination Method:** Insect ## Ecological connections - **Pollinates:** Honeybee (*Apis mellifera*) — Collects nectar and pollen from its flowers. - **Pollinates:** [Painted Lady](https://www.snappit.app/explore/painted-lady) (*Vanessa cardui*) — Visits flowers for nectar, aiding in pollination. - **Eaten by:** [Mule Deer](https://www.snappit.app/explore/mule-deer) (*Odocoileus hemionus*) — May nibble its drought-resistant leaves when food is scarce. ## Traits - [Flowering](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/flowering): Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle. - [Ornamental](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/ornamental): Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form. - [Summer Blooming](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/summer-blooming): Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished. - [Drought Tolerant](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/drought-tolerant): Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability. - [Succulent](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/succulent): Succulent plants have thickened, fleshy parts, usually leaves or stems, adapted to store water in arid climates. - [Edible](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/edible): Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption. - [Pollinator Magnet](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator-magnet): Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms. ## Collections - [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/plants) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Always look but don't touch wild plants unless you have an adult with you. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Lanceleaf Stonecrop? Compare leaf arrangement, rosette shape, ribs, spines and flowers. Keep in mind that drought and strong sun can shift a plant's color and shape. Succulent Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How tall is Lanceleaf Stonecrop? 5-20 cm ### How wide does Lanceleaf Stonecrop spread? 10-30 cm ### How big are the flowers on Lanceleaf Stonecrop? 0.5-1.5 cm ### When does Lanceleaf Stonecrop bloom? Late spring to late summer ### Is Lanceleaf Stonecrop edible? Yes ### Is Lanceleaf Stonecrop toxic? None ### What is Lanceleaf Stonecrop's lifecycle? Perennial ## Where to spot - [Independence](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/independence) — Colorado, US · Neighborhood - [William Allen White Cabins](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/william-allen-white-cabins) — Colorado, US · Historic District - [E.C. Manning Provincial Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/e-c-manning-provincial-park) — British Columbia, CA · State Park - [Sabine Channel Provincial Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/sabine-channel-provincial-park) — British Columbia, CA · State Park - [Echo Lake Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/echo-lake-park) — Colorado, US · Natural Landmark - [Fall River Entrance Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/fall-river-entrance-historic-district) — Colorado, US · Historic District [View all places to see Lanceleaf Stonecrop](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/lanceleaf-stonecrop) ## More Plants - [white snakeroot](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-snakeroot) (*Ageratina altissima*) - [tree-of-heaven](https://www.snappit.app/explore/tree-of-heaven) (*Ailanthus altissima*) - [western sword fern](https://www.snappit.app/explore/western-sword-fern) (*Polystichum munitum*) - [common milkweed](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-milkweed) (*Asclepias syriaca*) --- Source: [Lanceleaf Stonecrop: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/lanceleaf-stonecrop)