Wormleaf Stonecrop
Sedum stenopetalum
Last reviewed: June 2026
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
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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.
Common questions
- How much sun does Wormleaf Stonecrop need?
- Wormleaf Stonecrop grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Wormleaf Stonecrop bloom?
- Wormleaf Stonecrop blooms in June and July.
- Where is Wormleaf Stonecrop native?
- Wormleaf Stonecrop (Sedum stenopetalum) is native to CA, ID, MT, OR and 2 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Wormleaf Stonecrop attract?
- Wormleaf Stonecrop draws bees and beetles.
- Is Wormleaf Stonecrop HOA-friendly?
- Wormleaf Stonecrop is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
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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