Heckner's Stonecrop

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Heckner's Stonecrop (Sedum laxum ssp. heckneri) is a rare native perennial herb that grows in Northern California, primarily in the North Coast, the Klamath Mountain Range and North Coast Range regions. It tends to grow in rocky outcrops, at elevations from 200-6600 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb, Succulent

Size

1 ft Tall

Color

Yellow, Cream

Flowering season

Summer

Special uses

Containers

Landscaping information

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Low

Ease of care

Moderate

Sunset Zones

5, 6, 15, 16, 17*

Natural setting

Site type

Rocky outcrops

Plant communities

Lodgepole Forest, Red Fir Forest, Yellow Pine Forest

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 6 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Orange Tortrix Moth

Argyrotaenia franciscana

The Brown Elfin

Callophrys augustinus

Desert Elfin

Callophrys fotis

Moss' Elfin

Callophrys mossii

Alternative names

Common names:

Heckner's Stonecrop

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