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Rock Stonecrop

Petrosedum forsterianum

Rock Stonecrop is a cheerful little plant that grows in rocky places. It has thick, green leaves and bright yellow flowers that look like tiny stars in the summer!

Habitat: Mountain regions

Appearance

The Rock Stonecrop is a low-growing succulent plant with fleshy, blue-green leaves often tinged with red. It forms dense mats and features clusters of star-shaped, bright yellow flowers that stand out against its foliage.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderSaxifragalesFamilyCrassulaceaeGenusPetrosedum
Rock Stonecrop
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Rock Stonecrop

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

It can grow in places other plants can't, like tiny cracks in pavement!

Its cheerful yellow flowers attract beneficial pollinators like tiny bees!

Some varieties are used to create beautiful 'living carpets' on green roofs!

You might find it growing wild on ancient castle walls in Europe!

Special abilities

Ability

Water Warehouse

Rock Stonecrop has thick, fleshy leaves that act like tiny water tanks, storing precious moisture for dry times.

Ability

Rock Climber Roots

Its tough, fibrous roots can grip and grow in tiny cracks on rocks, helping it cling to steep, exposed places.

Ability

Sun Shield

Rock Stonecrop's leaves can change color to reddish hues, which helps protect them from intense sunlight and UV rays.

Measurements & details

Height
10-25 cm
Spread
30-60 cm
Flower Size
1-2 cm
Bloom Season
Late spring to mid-summer
Edible
No
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

visits flowers for nectar and pollen

pollinates

Painted Lady butterfly

Vanessa cardui

sips nectar from its yellow blooms

eaten by

Garden snail

Helix aspersa

sometimes nibbles on its fleshy leaves

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always look but don't touch wild plants without asking an adult.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Rock Stonecrop?

10-25 cm

How wide does Rock Stonecrop spread?

30-60 cm

How big are the flowers on Rock Stonecrop?

1-2 cm

When does Rock Stonecrop bloom?

Late spring to mid-summer

Is Rock Stonecrop edible?

No

Is Rock Stonecrop toxic?

None

What is Rock Stonecrop's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Rock Stonecrop pollinated?

Insect

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