Rose-root Stonecrop
Sedum rosea, Crassulaceae
Zones
2–7
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow
Guild Roles
ProducerGround CoverPollinator AttractorPest Confuser
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
Spanish StonecropSedum hispanicum
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Alpine SkullcapScutellaria alpinaPest DeterrentPollinator Sharing
Mediterranean EryngoEryngium bourgatiiPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Mountain CrowberryEmpetrum hermaphroditumWind ProtectionNurse Plant
Carpathian PussytoesAntennaria carpaticaNurse PlantPollinator Sharing
Northern Jacob's LadderPolemonium borealePollinator SharingWind Protection
Uses
Functions
Erosion ControlLiving MulchSoil StabilizationAlpine Garden Component
Edible Parts
RootsYoung Leaves
Medicinal Uses
AdaptogenFatigue ReliefStress ReductionMental Clarity
Common Questions
What zones does Rose-root Stonecrop grow in?
Rose-root Stonecrop grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 7.
What are good companion plants for Rose-root Stonecrop?
Good companions for Rose-root Stonecrop include Spanish Stonecrop, Alpine Skullcap, Mediterranean Eryngo, Mountain Crowberry, Carpathian Pussytoes.
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