# Stringy Stonecrop (*Sedum sarmentosum*)

Stringy Stonecrop is a fun, green plant that grows close to the ground. It has long, stringy leaves and tiny yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. This plant is great for gardens and can even grow in rocky places!

- **Category:** [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/plant)
- **Rarity:** Common
- **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low
- **Snaps:** 5
- **Habitat:** Urban areas

![Stringy Stonecrop](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Sedum_sarmentosum_01.JPG&width=800)

Photo: Dalgial, CC BY-SA 3.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sedum_sarmentosum_01.JPG)

## Appearance

The Stringy Stonecrop is a low-growing succulent groundcover with creeping stems and small, fleshy, bright green leaves arranged in whorls. Its star-shaped, vibrant yellow flowers bloom in clusters above the foliage, creating a cheerful, mat-like carpet.

## Taxonomy

- **Kingdom:** Plantae
- **Phylum:** Tracheophyta
- **Class:** Magnoliopsida
- **Order:** Saxifragales
- **Family:** Crassulaceae
- **Genus:** Sedum

## Interesting facts

- It's like nature's living carpet, growing low to the ground!
- Its scientific name, 'Sedum', means 'to sit' – because it hugs the ground!
- Some people actually eat its crunchy leaves in salads!
- This plant can grow right out of cracks in concrete!

## Special abilities

- **Water Batteries:** Stringy Stonecrop has 'Water Batteries' in its fleshy leaves that help it store moisture, allowing it to thrive in dry conditions.
- **Root on the Run:** Stringy Stonecrop can 'Root on the Run' by sending out stems that root as they spread, helping it cover ground quickly and firmly.
- **Clone Power:** Stringy Stonecrop has 'Clone Power' allowing small pieces of its stem to easily root and grow into new plants, spreading its reach.

## Measurements & details

- **Height:** 5-15 cm
- **Spread:** 30-60 cm
- **Flower Size:** 0.5-1.5 cm
- **Bloom Season:** Late_spring-early_summer
- **Edible:** Yes
- **Toxicity:** None
- **Lifecycle:** Perennial
- **Pollination Method:** Insect

## Ecological connections

- **Pollinates:** Honey bee (*Apis mellifera*) — Collects nectar and pollen from its flowers.
- **Pollinates:** Common Eastern Bumblebee (*Bombus impatiens*) — Visits its bright yellow blooms for nectar.
- **Eaten by:** Humans (*Homo sapiens*) — Sometimes eaten as a garnish or vegetable.

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## Safety

**Danger:** 1/5 · Very low

Always wash your hands after touching plants, just to be safe!

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How to identify Stringy 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 Stringy Stonecrop?

5-15 cm

### How wide does Stringy Stonecrop spread?

30-60 cm

### How big are the flowers on Stringy Stonecrop?

0.5-1.5 cm

### When does Stringy Stonecrop bloom?

Late_spring-early_summer

### Is Stringy Stonecrop edible?

Yes

### Is Stringy Stonecrop toxic?

None

### What is Stringy Stonecrop's lifecycle?

Perennial

## Where to spot

- [Buchanan State Forest](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/buchanan-state-forest) — Pennsylvania, US · Forest
- [Jumel Terrace Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/jumel-terrace-historic-district) — New York, US · Historic District
- [New River Gorge National Park and Preserve](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/new-river-gorge-national-park-and-preserve) — West Virginia, US · National Park
- [Elkmont](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/elkmont) — Tennessee, US · Neighborhood
- [Hamilton Heights Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/hamilton-heights-historic-district) — New York, US · Historic District
- [Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/phipps-conservatory-and-botanical-gardens) — Pennsylvania, US · Botanical Garden

[View all places to see Stringy Stonecrop](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/stringy-stonecrop)

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Source: [Stringy Stonecrop: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/stringy-stonecrop)