How much sun does Pacific stonecrop need?

Pacific stonecrop grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Pacific stonecrop bloom?

Pacific stonecrop blooms in June, July, and August.

Where is Pacific stonecrop native?

Pacific stonecrop (Sedum divergens) is native to CA, OR, WA, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Pacific stonecrop attract?

Pacific stonecrop draws native bees and butterflies.

Pacific stonecrop

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Sedum divergens

Last reviewed: October 2026

Pacific stonecrop (Sedum divergens) is a perennial succulent native to CA, OR, WA. It blooms in June, July, and August. The flowers draw native bees and butterflies.

Toxicity unknown

Pacific stonecrop (Sedum divergens) 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

2"–4" H × 12"–24" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

CA, OR, WA

Pollinators

native bees, butterflies

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A low, mat-forming succulent with plump, rounded leaves that often blush red in strong sun, and clusters of star-shaped yellow flowers in summer. It grows on rocky outcrops and open subalpine slopes.

Growing Pacific stonecrop

Grow Pacific stonecrop in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 2 to 4 inches tall and spread 12 to 24 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Its summer flowers provide nectar for native bees and butterflies at higher elevations.

Common questions

How much sun does Pacific stonecrop need?: Pacific stonecrop grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Pacific stonecrop bloom?: Pacific stonecrop blooms in June, July, and August.
Where is Pacific stonecrop native?: Pacific stonecrop (Sedum divergens) is native to CA, OR, WA, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Pacific stonecrop attract?: Pacific stonecrop draws native bees and butterflies.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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