Pacific Stonecrop (Sedum divergens)

Family: Crassulaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Sedum divergens is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in leaf all year, in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - raw or cooked. The leaves are very small and round, looking rather like a small green berry. They have a crisp texture and were valued as a food by some North American Indian tribes who would eat them raw. — Leaves - raw or cooked.; The leaves are very small and round, looking rather like a small green berry.; They have a crisp texture and were valued as a food by some North American Indian tribes who would eat them raw.

Habitat & North American Range

Rocky slopes in mountains. Alpine to sub-alpine rocky ledges, ridges and talus slopes. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)