Orpine

Sedum telephium, Crassulaceae

Zones

3–9

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatGround Cover

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

White StonecropSedum album

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Dittany of CreteOriganum dictamnus

Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent

Mountain GermanderTeucrium montanum

Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent

Kidney VetchAnthyllis vulneraria

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

English StonecropSedum anglicum

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

TormentilPotentilla erecta

Succulent Sedum can produce allelopathic compounds and compete with herbaceous perennials for root space

Uses

Functions

Medicinal PlantPollinator SupportDrought ToleranceErosion Control

Edible Parts

Young Leaves

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingAnti-InflammatorySkin ConditionsTraditional Wound Herb

Common Questions

What zones does Orpine grow in?

Orpine grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Orpine?

Good companions for Orpine include White Stonecrop, Dittany of Crete, Mountain Germander, Kidney Vetch, English Stonecrop.

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