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Wormleaf Stonecrop

Sedum stenopetalum

Last reviewed: June 2026

Wormleaf Stonecrop (Sedum stenopetalum)
Photo: (c) Cindy Bell, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Cindy Bell

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

2"–6" H × 4"–8" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul

Native to

CA, ID, MT, OR and 2 more states

Pollinators

bees, beetles

Browse plants for this ecoregion

Wormleaf stonecrop is a low-growing succulent that forms neat mats of small, fleshy leaves. It produces clusters of bright yellow flowers in early summer and maintains its compact, evergreen appearance year-round.

In an HOA neighborhood

Wormleaf 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 bees and beneficial beetles. Its low profile provides shelter for small ground-dwelling insects.

Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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