Native Habitat:
Rocky coastal bluffs, cliffs, and open alpine slopes.
 
Bloom Time:
June – August
 
Growth Habit & Mature Size:
Perennial succulent, 2–10 inches tall, forming dense mats or low-growing clumps. Produces small, star-shaped yellow flowers atop short stems. Leaves are fleshy, rounded to cylindrical, and succulent.
 
Light & Soil Requirements:
Full sun; thrives in dry, well-drained rocky or sandy soils. Highly drought- and cold-tolerant, suitable for exposed sites.
 
Willamette Valley Native Companion Plants:
Oreostemma alpigenum, Penstemon rupicola, Lewisia columbiana, Eriogonum compositum, Lupinus lepidus.
 
Urban Garden Function:
Adds texture, late-summer color, and drought tolerance to rock gardens, green roofs, and xeric urban landscapes. Works well in small spaces, container plantings, and naturalistic or alpine-inspired garden designs.
 
Wildlife Supported:
Flowers attract native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Dense mats offer shelter for small invertebrates and ground-dwelling insects.
 
Historical Use:
Valued ornamentally for its resilience, low-growing habit, and alpine aesthetic; contributes to rock garden designs, drought-tolerant plantings, and pollinator-friendly native landscapes.