# Tasteless Stonecrop (*Sedum sexangulare*)

Tasteless Stonecrop is a fun little plant that grows in rocky places. Its tiny, green leaves are shaped like little fingers, 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
- **Habitat:** Urban areas

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

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## Appearance

The Tasteless Stonecrop is a low-growing succulent, forming dense mats of small, cylindrical, bright green leaves that often blush red in sun. It produces clusters of tiny, star-shaped, vibrant yellow flowers, making it visually distinct from most groundcovers.

## Taxonomy

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

## Interesting facts

- It stays bright green all year long, even when other plants lose their leaves.
- Its scientific name means "six-angled stonecrop," referring to its unique leaf arrangement!
- Some people call it "worm grass" because its leaves look like tiny green worms!
- This tough plant can grow where almost nothing else will, even on green rooftops!

## Special abilities

- **Water Warehouse:** Tasteless Stonecrop has thick, succulent leaves that store water, helping it survive long dry spells.
- **Rock Hugger:** Tasteless Stonecrop can grow roots into tiny cracks on rocks and walls, allowing it to thrive in tough, rocky places.
- **Green Carpet Creator:** Tasteless Stonecrop spreads easily, forming a dense, evergreen mat that helps cover bare ground quickly.

## Measurements & details

- **Height:** 5-15 cm
- **Spread:** 15-30 cm
- **Flower Size:** 0.5-1 cm
- **Bloom Season:** Summer (June-August)
- **Edible:** Yes
- **Toxicity:** None
- **Lifecycle:** Perennial
- **Pollination Method:** Insect

## Ecological connections

- **Pollinates:** European honey bee (*Apis mellifera*) — visits flowers for nectar
- **Pollinates:** Buff-tailed bumblebee (*Bombus terrestris*) — gathers pollen and nectar
- **Eaten by:** Vine weevil (*Otiorhynchus sulcatus*) — larvae feed on roots

## Traits

- [Flowering](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/flowering): Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
- [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.
- [Medicinal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/medicinal): Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
- [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.
- [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.
- [Urban Friendly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/urban-friendly): This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.

## Collections

- [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/plants)

## Safety

**Danger:** 1/5 · Very low

Always wash your hands after touching plants and don't eat them unless you know they're safe.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How to identify Tasteless 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 Tasteless Stonecrop?

5-15 cm

### How wide does Tasteless Stonecrop spread?

15-30 cm

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

0.5-1 cm

### When does Tasteless Stonecrop bloom?

Summer (June-August)

### Is Tasteless Stonecrop edible?

Yes

### Is Tasteless Stonecrop toxic?

None

### What is Tasteless Stonecrop's lifecycle?

Perennial

## 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*)

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