Bloomipedia
Broad-leaved stonecrop (Sedum spathulifolium)
Photo: Alex Wilson via iNaturalist · CC BY 4.0 · resized

Flower profile

Broad-leaved stonecrop

Sedum spathulifolium

Native in the lower 48

Broad-leaved stonecrop is a wildflower that USDA PLANTS lists as native in the lower 48 states. It's on our flower lists for 2 states, and across the U.S. it's most often seen in bloom in April–July.

3states
2of our state lists
11,314U.S. sightings*

*iNaturalist research-grade observations, as of October 17, 2026.

On our lists for: Oregon, Washington

Quick look

Sedum spathulifolium is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae known by the common names broadleaf stonecrop, yellow stonecrop, and spoon-leaved stonecrop. An evergreen perennial, it is native to western North America from British Columbia to southern California, where it can be found often in shade in many types of rocky habitat in coastal and inland hills and mountains.

  • It belongs to the Crassulaceae family. iNaturalist
  • USDA PLANTS describes it as an herb (forb) with a perennial life cycle. USDA PLANTS
  • USDA PLANTS lists it as native in the lower 48 states and records it in 3 states. USDA PLANTS
  • NatureServe lists it as native to Washington and Oregon. NatureServe
  • In Washington, most iNaturalist sightings of it in flower come in April–July. iNaturalist
  • In Oregon, most iNaturalist sightings of it in flower come in May–July. iNaturalist
  • iNaturalist has 2,685 research-grade sightings of it in Washington, ranking #70 among the 110 flowers on our Washington list. iNaturalist
  • iNaturalist has 2,419 research-grade sightings of it in Oregon, ranking #66 among the 110 flowers on our Oregon list. iNaturalist

Broad-leaved stonecrop gift ideas

Handmade broad-leaved stonecrop gifts from independent makers.

When does it bloom?

Flowering records by month across the U.S. (iNaturalist research-grade observations marked “Flowering”) (468 records)
Bloom time in each of our 2 states
StateTypePeak bloomSightings*
WashingtonNativeApril–July2,685
OregonNativeMay–July2,419

Conservation status

Federal (U.S. ESA)
Not listed No U.S. Endangered Species Act listing in the USFWS ECOS database. USFWS ECOS
NatureServe global
G5 Secure worldwide. NatureServe
Washington
No list Washington has no state law listing endangered or threatened plants (the Washington Natural Heritage Program's rare plant list isn't regulatory), so we show NatureServe's Washington ranks instead. NatureServe: SNR, not yet ranked in Washington.
Oregon
Not listed Not on Oregon endangered and threatened plants (OAR 603-073-0070). NatureServe: S4, apparently secure in Oregon. OAR 603-073-0070
Rare elsewhere
No other U.S. state ranks it S1, S2, SH or SX.

Checked October 17, 2026. Rankings and lists can change, so follow the links for the latest.

Can you eat it?

For peopleNot well documented

None of the sources we checked (NC State Extension (no page for this plant), USDA PLANTS) say whether it's edible or poisonous for people.

For petsNot well documented

It isn't on the ASPCA plant list. For context only: ASPCA lists a related species, Sedum album (“Hardy Baby Tears”), as non-toxic to dogs and cats. That doesn't tell us about this species, so keep pets away to be safe. ASPCA

🌿 Never eat a wild plant unless you're certain of its ID; this isn't medical advice. Worried about a person? Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. Worried about a pet? Call your vet.

Where does it grow?

USDA PLANTS records broad-leaved stonecrop in 3 states.

recorded by USDA PLANTS on our state lists not recorded

See the full list of states

California, Oregon, Washington.

Washington counties with USDA records: Clallam, Cowlitz, Island, Jefferson, Klickitat, Pierce, San Juan, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish, Wahkiakum.

Oregon counties with USDA records: Clackamas, Clatsop, Coos, Curry, Douglas, Hood River, Jackson, Josephine, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Tillamook, Wasco.

More Washington flowers

Sources