Spanish Stonecrop

Sedum hispanicum, Crassulaceae

Zones

6–9

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverProducerPollinator AttractorMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Rose-root StonecropSedum rosea

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Perennial KnawelScleranthus perennis

Nurse PlantWind Protection

White StonecropSedum album

Pollinator SharingNutrient Accumulation

Mountain CowslipPrimula auricula

Nutrient AccumulationShade Provision

Purple Milk VetchAstragalus danicus

Nitrogen Fixation

Blue Giant FennelFerula glauca

Wind ProtectionPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Red ValerianCentranthus ruber

Centranthus allelopathic compounds can inhibit succulent plant establishment and growth

Uses

Functions

Edible SucculentDrought-Tolerant Ground CoverPollinator SupportErosion Control

Edible Parts

LeavesYoung Shoots

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingAnti-InflammatoryCooling Remedy

Common Questions

What zones does Spanish Stonecrop grow in?

Spanish Stonecrop grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Spanish Stonecrop?

Good companions for Spanish Stonecrop include Rose-root Stonecrop, Perennial Knawel, White Stonecrop, Mountain Cowslip, Purple Milk Vetch.

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