Coastal Stonecrop
Lenophyllum texanum
Last reviewed: October 2026
Toxicity unknown
Coastal Stonecrop (Lenophyllum texanum) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
6"–9" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
TX
Pollinators
butterflies
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Coastal Stonecrop is a compact succulent native to Texas that forms low, dense mats of fleshy blue-green foliage. It produces clusters of small white to pink flowers from June through August and requires minimal water once established. This hardy perennial works well as groundcover in rock gardens or xeriscaped areas.
In an HOA neighborhood
Coastal Stonecrop is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The summer blooms attract butterflies and other small pollinators. Its dense, low-growing habit can provide shelter for beneficial insects.
Common questions
- How much sun does Coastal Stonecrop need?
- Coastal Stonecrop grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Coastal Stonecrop bloom?
- Coastal Stonecrop blooms in June, July, and August.
- Where is Coastal Stonecrop native?
- Coastal Stonecrop (Lenophyllum texanum) is native to TX, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Coastal Stonecrop attract?
- Coastal Stonecrop draws butterflies.
- Is Coastal Stonecrop HOA-friendly?
- Coastal Stonecrop is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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