1 named cultivar

‘Elegans’Elegans Stonecrop

cactus succulent

Stonecrop

Q: What zones can Stonecrop grow in?

Stonecrop is hardy in USDA Zones 4–8. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Q: Is Stonecrop deer resistant?

Yes — Stonecrop is rated deer-resistant. Deer typically pass it over, though extreme hunger can override any plant's defenses.

Q: When does Stonecrop bloom?

Stonecrop typically blooms in late spring to early summer through early fall. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Q: Does Stonecrop need full sun?

Stonecrop does best in full sun to part shade. In hot climates, afternoon shade keeps blooms fresher longer.

Q: Is Stonecrop drought tolerant?

Yes — once established (usually after the first full season), Stonecrop handles dry spells with minimal watering. Water deeply its first year to build the root system that makes that possible.

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The Story

Plant Bio

Sedum acre, goldmoss stonecrop, is a tiny mat-forming succulent from Europe and the Mediterranean, one to four inches high and spreading a foot or two. Minute pale green fleshy leaves crowd along low creeping stems, and the whole mat disappears under star-shaped bright yellow flowers in early summer.

It takes foot traffic, salt, drought and poor soil, which makes it one of the few plants that will hold a gravel path edge or a green roof with no attention at all. That same toughness makes it hard to remove once established — every fragment roots — so keep it away from rock gardens holding choicer alpines it will simply swallow.

Uses & Benefits:

A dense low mat smothered in bright yellow stars in early summer.

Survives green roofs, paving joints and foot traffic with no soil depth and no watering.

Butterflies and pollinators work the flowers; songbirds take the tiny seed.

Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Cactus Succulent

Height

3 inches

Width

18 inches

Light

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Zones

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Water

Low

Humidity

Low

Lifespan

Perennial

Native To

Europe and the Mediterranean

Toxicity

Quantity causes stomach upset; sap irritates skin

Marketplace

Where to Buy

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Planting

How to Grow

Plant in full sun in gritty, sharply drained soil.
Use it on green roofs, paths and wall tops.
Water only while establishing.
Keep it away from delicate alpine plantings.
Pull stray fragments before they root in.
Wear gloves if your skin is sensitive to the sap.

Pro Tip

Every broken fragment roots where it lands, which makes it effortless to establish and genuinely difficult to remove — site it accordingly.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Use it for green roofs and paving 🧱
Give it full sun and sharp drainage ☀️
Pull stray pieces early 🖐️
Let it take the foot traffic 👣

Don't

Plant it beside choice alpines ❌
Water it once established ❌
Eat it in quantity ❌

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Enjoy
Plant

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Green roof and shallow containerGravel path edging and paving jointsDry wall tops and rock crevices

Companion Plants

Hens And Chicks Creeping Thyme Blue Fescue Phedimus Dianthus

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Stonecrop questions

What zones can Stonecrop grow in?

Stonecrop is hardy in USDA Zones 4–8. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is Stonecrop deer resistant?

Yes — Stonecrop is rated deer-resistant. Deer typically pass it over, though extreme hunger can override any plant's defenses.

When does Stonecrop bloom?

Stonecrop typically blooms in late spring to early summer through early fall. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Stonecrop need full sun?

Stonecrop does best in full sun to part shade. In hot climates, afternoon shade keeps blooms fresher longer.

Is Stonecrop drought tolerant?

Yes — once established (usually after the first full season), Stonecrop handles dry spells with minimal watering. Water deeply its first year to build the root system that makes that possible.