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Lance-Leaved Stonecrop
$7.50
Lance-Leaved Stonecrop is a small succulent perennial that has clusters of flowering stems and short shoots. It has bright yellow flowers and can be easily propagated through planting a small piece of leafy stem in soil. It is sometimes confused with Spreading Stonecrop, which has opposite leaves while Lance-Leaved Stonecrop has alternate leaves.
| Latin Name | Sedum lanceolatum | |
| Type | Forb | |
| Height and Spread | 5-20 cm tall. | Up to 20 cm spread. |
| Bloom Colour | Bright yellow. | |
| Bloom Months | June-August. | |
| Foliage Colour | Bright green to grey-ish brown at the base. | |
| Seed Months | Seeds mature after flowers in August to September. | |
| Light and Water | Most commonly found on dry, rocky south facing slopes, but can also be found in other dry, well lit terrain. | Grows in dry, rocky sites. |
| Ethnobotany Information | Lance-Leaved Stonecrop was made into an infusion by interior First Nations peoples and used as a laxative. | |
| Wildlife Uses | Lance-Leaved Stonecrop produces abundant flowers, which attracts bees. It is also sometimes browsed by larger wildlife. | |
| Garden Uses | Lance-Leaved Stonecrop is frequently used in gardens as it is very easy to propagate, requires very little water, and produces beautiful bright yellow flowers. | |
| Facts | As noted above, Lance-Leaved Stonecrop can be easily confused with Spreading Stonecrop. The easiest distinction between these species is that Lance-Leaved Stonecrop has alternate leaves while Spreading Stonecrop has opposite leaves. | |
| Propagation Techniques | Lance-Leaved Stonecrop is easily propagated vegetatively by planting a live stem, or by seed. | |
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