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Petrosedum sediforme
Pale stonecrop is a low, branching succulent perennial from the Mediterranean, grown mainly in rock gardens for its glaucous, fleshy leaves. It needs full sun and very well-drained soil, and it does not go dormant in summer.
Petrosedum sediforme, the pale stonecrop, is a perennial flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae. It is naturally distributed throughout the Mediterranean Basin, from Portugal in the west to Syria in the east. It is similar to other species of Petrosedum, but grows taller, and may be used in cooking or as an ornamental plant.
The natural range of Petrosedum sediforme extends throughout the Mediterranean Basin. It is found in Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, and Mediterranean islands, as well as Turkey, Palestine, Israel, Libya, Syria, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco. It typically grows in lowland areas, often near the sea on dunes or coastal cliffs, but it can also be found at higher elevations, reaching up to 1000 meters in the French Alps and 1750 meters in the Sierra Nevada. It prefers open, sunny habitats, but tolerates a wide range of climates and environmental conditions. It is commonly (but not exclusively) found in limestone.
Petrosedum sediforme is sometimes cultivated as an ornamental plant in rock gardens. Forms with broad leaves from Portugal and Spain are particularly valued for their compact growth, and those with glaucous leaves are particularly popular. In contrast, those from higher elevations in France are more resilient, although they lack the same visual appeal. Compared to other Petrosedum species, P. sediforme has a more refined appearance, but it also has a tendency to grow tall. The species is edible; its leaves may be used in cooking as a pot-herb.
Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Petrosedum sediforme by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts and the care summary drawn from them are shared under the same licence.
The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
