Sedum oreganum
OREGON STONECROP
Family: Crassulaceae
Pronounced: SEE-dum or-reh-GAH-num

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Origin:
Northwest North America.
Plant Group:
Perennial.
Hardiness:
Sunset zones: 2-9, 14-24.
USDA zones: 6 - 10.
Mature size:
Height: 4 inches (10 cm).
Width: indefinite.
Flowering period:
Summer.
Flowering attributes:
Numerous yellow flowers united on top of flowering stems.
Leaf attributes:
Succulent, fleshy green leaves that turn bronze to red colors in full sun.
Growth habit:
Creeping.
Light:
Full sun to partial shade.
Soil:
Dry, rocky, well-drained soil.
Propagation Methods:
Short stem pieces root readily in garden soil.
Divide in spring.
Rainy Side Notes


Commonly found west of the Cascades in the Pacific Northwest, it is sometimes sold as Sedum obtusatum. As with all sedums, the leaves are edible if eaten in moderation. Eat too much and it can cause headaches or other problems. Makah women used to eat the leaves to promote menstruation.
I have seen our native sedum growing on big boulders next to our ocean beaches, or on sheer rock cliffs where you wouldn't even know there was soil to be found. Drought tolerant in our maritime climate, these can be tucked into crannies in rock walls, edges of pavers (no foot traffic), and rock gardens. It is an easy Northwest native to grow in full sun and any well-drained soil. In full sun the foliage tinges with red
Photographed in author's garden.
A Pacific Northwest Plant of the Week (2012)
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