Cascade Stonecrop

Carried by 3 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Sedum divergens, commonly called spreading stonecrop, Cascade stonecrop, and Pacific stonecrop, is a low growing flowering plant of the genus Sedum. It is native to western North America from Alaska to northern California. This plant is common in the lava beds of Northwest British Columbia where it is one of the food plants of the Nisga'a first nation.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb, Succulent

Size

2 - 5 in Tall

Special uses

Containers

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Water

Low

Soil drainage

Fast

Propagation

For propagating by seed: No treatment.

Natural setting

Site type

Gravelly places

Plant communities

Alpine Fell-Fields

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 5 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Alternative names

Common names:

Pacific Stonecrop

Sources

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