Reflexed stonecrop

Petrosedum rupestre

Layer 5 · Ground cover
Ground cover

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

Petrosedum rupestre is a perennial succulent plant native to dry, rocky areas of Europe. In a food forest, it acts as a resilient ground cover in arid, sunny areas, protecting the soil from erosion and moisture loss. During the flowering season, its abundant yellow flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects.

It can be planted now — September is one of the best months.

See which trees reflexed stonecrop grows well with

These trees share this species' soil and climate — the pairing is inferred from conditions, not from a guild we have already seen.

No account needed.

Needs

Water: Low
Light: Full sun
Size: Creeping succulent plant up to 0.2 m in height.
Mature diameter: 0.4 m
Soils: Loam, Sandy, Limestone
Climates: Atlantic coast, Inland / Continental, Hot, dry Mediterranean, Mountain / cold

Calendar

January
February
March — Harvest — Planting
April — Harvest — Planting
May — Harvest — Planting
June — Harvest
July — Harvest
August — Harvest
September — Planting
October — Planting
November — Planting
December

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: The young leaves and shoots have a slightly acidic and astringent flavour, and are eaten raw in salads or added to soups.

Where to buy

Central trees worth considering

May work well together — same soil and climate, complementary layers. We have not seen this combination in a generated guild yet.

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.