How to Use stonecrop in a Sentence
stonecrop
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Varieties like stonecrop thrive in full sun, with thick, succulent-like leaves that help the plant store water.
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Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
5 June 2026
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The alternative name for sedums—stonecrop—is apt because sedums thrive in dry, rocky conditions.
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Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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For fast-spreading ground coverage, opt for creeping phlox or 'Angelina' stonecrop.
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Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
4 Apr. 2026
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Popular species are white sedum, cascade stonecrop, blue spruce, and Japanese stonecrop.
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Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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Also called stonecrop, this plant can survive for years without watering, dividing, mulching, or deadheading.
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Jamie McIntosh,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
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Commonly called stonecrop or live-forever, sedums prefer infertile dry soils and hot spots—conditions that would make many plants give up and go home.
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Erica Browne Grivas,
Midwest Living,
11 May 2026
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Rich, neutral, moist, well-draining Sedum (also known as stonecrop) comes in creeping or upright varieties.
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Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
12 Apr. 2026
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Not all sedum varieties can stand up to foot traffic, especially flowering sedums like Angelina stonecrop.
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Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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Like many other succulents, 'Angelina' stonecrops are drought-tolerant, can grow in sandy or gravelly soil, and thrive in sunny, well-draining conditions.
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Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
4 Apr. 2026
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Coneflower, yarrow, Russian sage, stonecrop, and zinnia are just some of the delightful, drought-tolerant plants that save water and attract beneficial pollinators to your growing space.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
31 May 2026
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