Oregon Stonecrop
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- Other Names:
- Oregon Stonecrop
- Latin Name:
- Sedum oreganum
Oregon Stonecrop is a drought-tolerant, perennial wildflower and green vegetable native to the West Coast.
Edible Uses
Oregon Stonecrop is a native food and evergreen with edible leaves and young shoots that make a great addition to wild salads all year long. Their crisp, succulent texture and unique mild-sweet taste bring interest to any salad mix. Leaves and shoots can also be steamed or cooked with other greens or vegetables.
Native American peoples, wild foragers, and sustainable gardeners have and continue to value Oregon Stonecrop, and related species as food.
CAUTION: Some reports state that eating large quantities can cause stomach upset.
Ornamental Qualities
Oregon Stonecrop is not only a perennial vegetable; it also produces abundant stunning yellow wildflowers. The lance-shaped yellow petals, striped with a red mid-vein, burst from short stalks in early summer. Rhizomes help the plant form dense evergreen mats that make beautiful groundcovers. Even the shape of the leaf rosettes has a mesmerizing appearance and texture, and leaf colors often change during Summer to oranges, pinks, and reds - bringing interest to any home landscape.
Perfect for rock gardens. Oregon Stonecrop looks great alongside other low-growing, sun-loving plants like Coastal Strawberry and Early Blue Violet.
Environment and Culture
Oregon Stonecrop’s wild home is on rocky slopes, at the edges of forests, and along coastal bluffs up and down the West Coast. It is an important nectar plant for butterflies and a host for native insect larvae.
This plant loves sun and well-drained soils. In these right conditions, it is very self-sufficient and low-maintenance. A superb perennial vegetable in the sustainable garden. If any of the leaves fall off during shipping, you can just plant them as well - keep them moist and they'll root!
Northwest Native American tribes today still value this special plant as food, medicine, and family. Despite great cultural losses, they continue to work towards stewarding and restoring wild populations, both strengthening the integrity of the ecology and sustaining their cultural heritage and wisdom. These strong and recovering peoples and plants deserve our respect, gratitude, and reparations. (Learn more & how to help on our Charitable Giving page.)
Harvest, Care, and Preparation
The succulent leaves of Oregon Stonecrop are designed to tolerate dry and exposed environments. But, it will certainly thrive with consistent moisture in the home landscape, as long as the soil is well drained. Sand or rock can be added to the garden area to ensure good drainage for this plant.
Harvesting of leaves can be done by hand or kitchen knife. They keep well in the fridge. Rosettes of leaves can be harvested whole, which is convenient for steaming or cooking. Or individual leaves can be separated for fresh salad mixes. Try combining with steamed peas and carrots as a vegetable side. Enjoy!
Native Range: CA, OR, WA, BC
USDA zones: 5-9
Ease of Care: Easy
Deer Resistance: High
Light Requirements: Full Sun to Light Shade
Soil Type: Any, prefers sandy well-drained
Water Requirements: Dry to Moist
Pollination: Self-Fertile
Bearing Age: 1 yr from cuttings
Size at Maturity: 6-8 inches
Plant Spacing: 6-8 inches
Bloom Time: All Summer
Harvest Time: Leaves all year round.
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