Height: 2–8 in
Width: 6–18 in
Watering needs: Low; water to establish, then sparingly
Sun needs: Full sun to partial shade
Soil needs: Dry, sharply drained soil; tolerates rocky or shallow soil
Bloom time: Late spring through summer
Portland Plant List (Backyard Habitat Certification): Yes
Landscape Use: A low, spreading succulent for rock gardens, dry borders, and green roofs. Its compact mats suit sunny, well-drained areas and can soften gaps between stones.
Ecological Function: The yellow flowers provide nectar and pollen for bees and other small pollinators. Its dense mats also cover exposed soil and rocky surfaces.
Wildlife supported: bumble bees, mining bees, sweat bees, hoverflies, butterflies
Companion species: Oregon sunshine (Eriophyllum lanatum), yarrow (Achillea millefolium), Roemer’s fescue (Festuca roemeri), nodding onion (Allium cernuum), Oregon stonecrop (Sedum oreganum)
Plant description: A mat-forming evergreen succulent with spoon-shaped leaves clustered in rosettes. The foliage is blue-green to gray, often with a powdery coating, and upright flower stalks carry clusters of small yellow blooms.
